Universidad Católica president denies interest in Enner Valencia and Chimy Ávila

Matías Claro, president of Universidad Católica, has refuted reports linking the club to Ecuadorian striker Enner Valencia and Argentine forward Ezequiel "Chimy" Ávila. Claro clarified that these names were never formally considered by the club's board during the recent transfer window.

Speaking at the presentation of new signing Agustín García Basso, Claro addressed speculation that the board had rejected these players. "I read that news and it surprised me," he stated. "We were quite clear about some things. I think we have some things to improve in communication, but we were always looking for a winger."

Claro explained that the club's transfer strategy focused on specific positions, and while expectations may have been raised about available resources, the reality was different. "I think that was our main communication error," he admitted, emphasizing that the team's focus remained on acquiring players for other roles.

The club president insisted that the club's management was transparent about its needs and limitations during the transfer period. He suggested that any perceived interest in Valencia or Ávila stemmed from misunderstandings about the club's transfer priorities and financial capacity.