Alianza Lima Causes Controversy with New Signing Announcement
Alianza Lima announced on Friday the signing of Sebastián Rodríguez, but it was not his arrival that drew attention. The controversial flag that appeared in the video of the Uruguayan midfielder’s announcement has sparked controversy among fans.
The flag, displaying the shield of the blue and white team with the word “clvb,” has been interpreted by many fans as an allusion to their rival team, Universitario. This has caused some debate among fans, as it is unusual for a club to present official content with such a display.
Some fans have defended the use of the ‘U’ in the flag, claiming that in the 1930s, the Alianza Lima shield also had the letter ‘U’ as a kind of ‘V,’ and there was not such a fierce rivalry with Universitario at that time.
Sebastián Rodríguez’s signing completes Alianza Lima’s foreign acquisitions for the 2024 campaign. With a market value of 1.5 million, according to Transfermarkt, the Uruguayan midfielder is expected to make a significant impact on the team.
The announcement video has even caught the attention of Argentine journalist Juan Pablo Varsky, who praised it for being “high-flying.” This signing comes as the club aims to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season.
The controversy surrounding the flag in the announcement has certainly sparked interest among football fans, adding a layer of intrigue to the signing of the popular ‘Bigote’ for the Peruvian club.