Peruvian Sports News: Santamaría Transfer, Lapadula's Setback, and Inga's Madrid Victory

Peruvian Sports Roundup: Santamaría Transfer, Lapadula's Disappointment, and Inga's Triumph in Madrid Peruvian sports fans experienced a mixed bag of emotions this week. While excitement builds around the potential transfer of soccer player Anderson Santamaría to Universitario de Deportes, disappointment lingers over Gianluca Lapadula's failure to secure promotion to Serie A with Spezia. Meanwhile, national pride soared as race walker Evelyn Inga achieved a remarkable second-place finish in the 2025 Madrid International Race Walking Grand Prix. Santamaría, a central defender for the Peruvian national team, recently parted ways with Santos Laguna in Mexico. His move to Universitario would mark a significant return to Peruvian football after an eight-year absence. "Santa" as he's known, is reportedly close to finalizing the deal, according to Sol TV's Los Tres Extras segment. This transfer would be a major boost for Universitario as they prepare for the Copa Libertadores. In contrast, the news from Italy is less celebratory. Lapadula's Spezia narrowly missed promotion to Serie A after a playoff loss to Cremonese. Although he scored 4 goals in 14 games, it was not enough. The video shows highlights of the match and Lapadula's reaction. The video also includes a clip of Evelyn Inga celebrating her success in Madrid, securing second place in the 10km race with a time of 43 minutes and 51 seconds. This performance puts her just behind Mexican Alejna González. Inga's achievement is a testament to her dedication and skill. Her second-place finish in such a prestigious international competition highlights Peru's growing strength in the world of race walking. "It was an honor to compete against such strong athletes," Inga shared on social media, expressing her joy at participating in the event that drew 60 athletes from around the globe.