Arema FC Brings Bolivian Striker Gilbert Alvarez To Replace Gustavo Almeida

Gilbert Alvarez, the new striker of Arema FC from Bolivia. (Between/HO-Arema FC)

JAKARTA - Arema FC brought in a new Bolivian striker Gilbert Alvarez to fill the front line of the squad nicknamed Singo Edan after Gustavo Almeida was loaned to Persija Jakarta.General Manager of Arema FC Muhammad Yusrinal Fitriandi in a statement received in Malang City, East Java, Saturday, said Gilbert Alvarez's presence was expected to lift Arema FC's performance which is currently in the relegation zone. "We congratulate Gilbert Alvarez who officially dressed Arema FC in the 2023/2024 Liga 1 competition," said Inal, his nickname.Gilbert Alvarez came to Arema FC, which is now lined up by Fernando Valente with a positive note. He includes a sharp striker as evidenced by his goal collection. Last season Gilbert Alvarez scored eight goals with the Palmaflorz Bolivia League 1 club.

In addition, another Bolivian player's record was when he scored 23 goals in 45 games for Jorge Wilstermann. Gilbert Alverez was also able to bring the club he strengthened to win the Bolivia Clausura League. "We are quite optimistic that Gilbert Alvarez's entry in the team composition is able to lift Arema FC's achievements," he said, quoted by Antara.