Enzo Pérez is not taking a vacation. The 40-year-old midfielder, who became an idol at River Plate and a World Cup champion with the Argentine national team, already has a new destination after his brief and controversial stint at Argentinos Juniors.
The Mendoza native, who surprised everyone last month by joining El Bicho, played only a handful of matches and became a free agent. But he quickly found another team: Deportivo Maipú, the club from his hometown, which plays in the Primera Nacional.
“Back home again,” said the experienced midfielder in his official presentation. And it’s no wonder: Enzo was born in Maipú and started kicking a ball in the youth ranks of El Cruzado. Now, at 40, he returns to the fray to try to achieve promotion to the top division.
The transfer was closed in record time, and the player is already at the coach’s disposal. With his experience, Enzo promises to be the beacon for a team that dreams of moving up to Primera. “I am happy to return home, to feel the affection of the people of Maipú. I will give everything so that the club achieves its goals,” he said.
Thus, the former River Plate and national team player adds a new chapter to his career, which seemed headed for a quiet retirement but keeps adding miles. Can Enzo Pérez lead Maipú to promotion? The love story between the idol and his hometown seems to be just beginning.
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