Matías Pérez joins Deportes La Serena on loan from Lecce

Chilean defender Matías Pérez has joined Deportes La Serena on loan from the Italian Serie A club Lecce. The 20-year-old center-back, who was developed at Curicó Unido, returns to Chilean football to seek more consistent playing time for the second half of the season.

Pérez has experience in top-tier European football, having made appearances for Lecce, including a start against Juventus. His move is viewed by local Chilean media as a significant acquisition for La Serena, given his international background and potential for growth. The loan agreement allows Lecce to retain control of the player's rights while providing the defender with the opportunity to compete in the Chilean top flight and potentially regain attention from the Chilean national team.