Universitario's first signing for 2024 is Christopher Olivares. Photo: Captured from LR Organization/America TV/Conmepol
Universitario lost 3-1 against Botafogo in Brazil on the third day of the Copa Libertadores 2024. After this tough fall, Fabián Bustos' team ended a 25-game unbeaten streak without losing. Despite having a night to forget, Christopher Olivares, who came on in the 73rd minute, scored the equalizer in the match's epilogue.
Since his arrival, the popular 'Sancutito' has had little involvement with the 'U' first team. For this reason, after scoring his first goal in a Merengue shirt, fans used their social networks to demand that the Argentine coach give him more importance after the inefficiency of other forwards.
What did Christopher Olivares say about his future at Universitario?
Upon his arrival at Jorge Chavez Airport, one of the most popular members of the student body was Christopher Olivares. The 25-year-old attacker gave few details of his goal without hiding his delight at scoring with Universidadiro.
“Thank God, out of all the bad, something good came out, and I hope to continue like this to contribute to the team. A little bit (he thought how to define) I understand myself better with Jairo, I think it's a. Good game,” he declared.
He also admitted that he did not speak to Bustos after the goal and that his right in the team was entirely dependent on the strategist. Finally, regarding his future, which has been kept in suspense in recent days, 'Sancutito' revealed the following: “I am working towards it (getting a place in the starting team). Today I belong to the club. So, I am working continuously for the benefit of the corporation“.
Retrieve Christopher Olivares' goal against Potafogo
After Botafogo won 3-0, Universitario used the last minutes of the game to score a goal. Jairo Conza provided significant help between the lines for Olivares, who twice did not hesitate to take the right hand after serving from the middle.
Why did Olivares and Torregare become a trend after Universitario's defeat in Brazil?
Universitario finished the game with Diego Torregaray and Christopher Olivares. After the final whistle, both became a trend on social networks for different reasons. On the one hand, the 31-year-old was heavily criticized for his poor performance in Argentina, while the son of Percy Olivares received thousands of plaudits and was asked to start the next few games.
“If Bustos is true to his words, Olivares should rise in priorities and Dorregaray should step up to the plate, just as Rivera is one of the first options for performance”, “Assist by Canza and Olivares should be the goal of honor. Option as third striker before Dorregaray”, “Dorregaray contributed absolutely nothing”. If so, let Olivares or some sub-20 play”, “Olivares is much better and faster than Dorregaray”, were some of the reactions, mainly on Twitter.
What did Percy Olivares say about his son's goal?
During the last edition of the 'Agrandados' program, Percy Olivares mentioned his son Christopher's goal during the defeat of Cream against Botafogo. The former Peruvian national team player spoke about his few minutes on the field, highlighting his technical gesture to score a goal.
Percy Olivares highlighted his son. Photo: GLR File/Enlarged.
“The movement that Christopher usually does still stands out, he delivers the ball and creates space. He touches, goes and opens. (…) I want to make it clear that Christopher's theme was for crying out loud. It's clear that Diego Torregare didn't do well,” he said.
Which club did Christopher Olivares play for?
- Vitoria Guimaraes b
- Game Crystal
- Municipal game
- Cusco FC
- Sports University
What is the current net worth of Christopher Olivares?
According to the specialized portal Transfermark, the current value of Christopher Olivares is around 475,000 euros. However, its value reached 500,000 euros last year.
How many games has Christopher Olivares played with Universitario?
So far, Christopher Olivares has played 4 matches with Universitario de Deportes. However, he couldn't be a starter in any of them.
