Peru’s winger Advincula joins troubled Hoffenheim

Reuters, Sunday 6 Jan 2013

The struggling Bundesliga side lands 22-year-old defender Luis Advincula

Luis Advincula
Peru international Luis Advincula (Photo: Reuters)

Peru international Luis Advincula has joined Hoffenheim, the struggling Bundesliga club said on their website.

The 22-year-old, who has 20 caps and can play as a right back or winger, was signed from Ukrainian club Tavriya Simferopol although he had been playing on loan with Sporting Cristal in his homeland.

Hoffenheim are 16th in the 18-team Bundesliga. Advincula, who played at the 2011 Copa America, helped Sporting win the Peruvian championship last season.

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