Sporting Cristal faces major squad decisions for 2027

Sporting Cristal is beginning to plan for the 2027 season amid a strong performance in the Torneo Clausura under manager Roberto Mosquera. The club faces significant roster decisions as approximately 15 players are set to see their contracts expire at the end of 2026.

Key players whose futures are under consideration include Hernán Barcos, Irven Ávila, Luis Iberico, Christofer Gonzáles, and Yoshimar Yotún. While some players like Santiago González and Leandro Sosa have automatic contract extensions, the club is actively negotiating with others to ensure continuity.

Specifically, the club is in talks to extend the contract of midfielder Ian Wisdom during his recovery from an elbow injury. There is also strong interest in renewing midfielder Martín Távara, as the management views his specific qualities as rare within the local market. The future of manager Roberto Mosquera also remains a variable, depending on specific performance conditions.