End of an era: Guillermo Viscarra will not continue at Alianza Lima
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Alianza Lima announced the mutual termination of the contract with Bolivian goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra.
- Viscarra, who spent a year and a half with the club, expressed gratitude to the fans and the institution.
- During his tenure, Viscarra played 51 matches, conceded 52 goals, and kept 17 clean sheets, notably saving a penalty against Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores.
Alianza Lima has confirmed the end of an era, announcing the mutual agreement to terminate the contract with Bolivian goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra.
The Peruvian club shared a statement on social media, confirming that the goalkeeper is no longer part of the institution. "By mutual agreement, our institution and the footballer Guillermo Viscarra have decided to end his contractual relationship," the statement read.
By mutual agreement, our institution and the footballer Guillermo Viscarra have decided to end his contractual relationship.
Alianza Lima also extended an emotional farewell to the national team goalkeeper, thanking him for his professionalism and dedication during his year and a half with the club. "Some photographs hold memories. Others tell stories. Yours will be marked by every save, every celebration, and the pride of having defended these colors," the club posted, adding, "Thank you for everything, Billy! May this new stage for you be filled with success."
The club highlighted Viscarra's significant contribution to the 2025 campaign, stating, "Guillermo Viscarra was an important piece of the squad in the 2025 season, leaving his mark on an important chapter in the club's history. We express our gratitude and wish him the greatest success in the future challenges of his professional career."
Some photographs hold memories. Others tell stories. Yours will be marked by every save, every celebration, and the pride of having defended these colors. Thank you for everything, Billy! May this new stage for you be filled with success.
Viscarra himself took to Instagram to bid farewell to the Alianza fans. "I take with me much more than matches and saves. I take learnings, friendships, and the affection of a fanbase that accompanies me every step of the way," he wrote. "Thank you for every message, every applause, and every moment shared. Alianza will always hold a special place in my heart," added the goalkeeper, whose future remains uncertain.
During his time in Lima, Viscarra appeared in 51 official matches, conceding 52 goals and recording 17 clean sheets. Beyond the statistics, the Bolivian left a lasting impression on the fans, particularly for his performance in the 2025 international campaign. His most memorable moment came at La Bombonera, where he saved a decisive penalty, helping Alianza Lima eliminate Boca Juniors from the Copa Libertadores, a night that cemented his status as one of the club's recent heroes.
I take with me much more than matches and saves. I take learnings, friendships, and the affection of a fanbase that accompanies me every step of the way. Thank you for every message, every applause, and every moment shared. Alianza will always hold a special place in my heart.
Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.