Gianluca Lapadula posts family photos with wife after Barcelona scandal as he joins Universitario

Peruvian‑Italian striker Gianluca Lapadula, 36, announced his move to Universitario de Deportes and shared an Instagram carousel that shows him alongside his wife Alessia Macri, their three children and his parents. The images depict the family together, with Lapadula embracing his wife, suggesting a reconciliation after months of speculation.

The post follows a February incident in Barcelona that was broadcast on a local TV program, where Lapadula was captured dancing closely with another woman, sparking a public scandal often referred to as an "ampay". No official statement has been made by the player or his wife, but the recent family photos are being interpreted by fans as a sign that the couple has moved past the controversy.

The story highlights Lapadula’s new professional chapter in Peru and the personal drama that has surrounded his recent transfer.