Argentine forward Matías Roskopf officially joins Oriente Petrolero
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Oriente Petrolero has officially signed Argentine forward Matías Roskopf, who joins the club until June 2027.
- The 28-year-old striker previously played for Malacateco in Guatemala, scoring four goals in 17 matches.
- Roskopf brings international experience from clubs in Romania, Cyprus, Uruguay, Brazil, and Mexico, and began his youth career at Boca Juniors.
Bolivian club Oriente Petrolero has officially announced the signing of Argentine forward Matías Roskopf, bolstering their attacking options for the upcoming season. The 28-year-old striker has put pen to paper on a contract that will keep him at the club until June 2027, following successful medical examinations.
Roskopf arrived in Santa Cruz de la Sierra a few days prior to finalize his transfer. The "refinero" club announced his incorporation through its social media channels, welcoming him with a message stating, "Welcome, Matías Roskopf! We welcome you to Oriente Petrolero, the club with the biggest fanbase in the country. Now together, we go for everything."
The Argentine forward stands at 1.87 meters and primarily plays as a center forward. His career began in the youth divisions of Boca Juniors in Argentina, and he also represented the Argentine U-17 national team. Internationally, Roskopf has played for FC Hermannstadt in Romania, Apollon Limassol in Cyprus, and various clubs in Uruguay, Brazil, and Mexico.
His most recent club was Malacateco in Guatemala, where he made 17 appearances and scored four goals. Roskopf now faces a new challenge in Bolivian football, aiming to improve his scoring record and become a key player for Oriente Petrolero's offense. His signing is the club's latest move to strengthen its squad for the remainder of the year, and he will be available to coach Gustavo Florentín.
Welcome, Matías Roskopf! We welcome you to Oriente Petrolero, the club with the biggest fanbase in the country. Now together, we go for everything.
Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.