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Universitario Signs Gianluca Lapadula on 18‑Month Deal

The Italy‑born, Peru‑eligible striker joins to bolster Universitario’s attack and could alter the club’s roster and transfer plans for the Torneo Clausura.

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Gianluca Lapadula con la indumentaria de las prácticas de Universitario. (Universitario)
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Overview

  • Universitario announced Lapadula’s signing on Monday with an 18‑month contract running through the end of 2027 after Spezia confirmed a mutual termination of his deal.
  • The 36‑year‑old arrived in Lima, passed medicals and began training at Campo Mar, where club footage showed him integrated into sessions and scoring in practice.
  • The club rolled out a produced audiovisual welcome that highlighted Lapadula’s profile and the move’s commercial and fan‑engagement value.
  • Peruvian media and pundits have circulated unverified salary estimates, but the club has not confirmed financial terms and reports should be treated as speculation.
  • Lapadula’s arrival creates competition up front—Álex Valera has been linked to offers and Sekou Gassama’s exit opened the foreign slot—while a friendly on July 11 versus Millonarios is being reported as a likely first chance to see him play for the team.