Players arrive and leave within clubs. They often reflect a “zapping” society in perpetual change. A former international from the Green House offers himself an astonishing destination for this transfer window. It gives another meaning to the rest of his career.
A sawtooth passage at ASSE
Miguel Trauco, Peruvian left back, joined AS Saint-Étienne in August 2019 from Brazilian club Flamengo. Arriving to reinforce the left lane, he was quickly appreciated for his technical quality, his precise crosses, and his ability to participate in offensive play. Despite sometimes inconsistent performances and adapting to European football, Trauco showed his professionalism and versatility, also playing in midfield. His international experience with Peru, finalist of the 2019 Copa América, brought an additional advantage to the Greens. He remains a key player in the Saint-Etienne rotation.
After wearing the ASSE jersey 72 times for 4 goals and 2 assists, he suffered relegation. After a stint in the United States in MLS then a return to Brazil, he returned to his native country: Peru!
Return to Peru in the transfer window
Miguel Trauco appears set to join Alianza Lima, a move that marks a return to Peru for the left-back after his experience in Europe and Brazil. In Lima, he would reunite with Paolo Guerrero, with whom he shared great moments at Flamengo and in the national team. This transfer would considerably strengthen Alianza's ambitions in the league and on the continental scene. However, this news represents a disappointment for Universitario (la U), another major Peruvian club, which also hoped to repatriate the player partly trained in its ranks. A strategic choice for Trauco and a boon for Alianza.
