Renzo López signs with Al-Fayha, leaving Independiente del Valle. The Uruguayan paid compensation to rescind his previous contract. López’s new contract is for one year with an option to extend for two more.
- Renzo López has signed a one-year contract with Al-Fayha, with an option to extend for two more years.
- He paid compensation to rescind his contract with Independiente del Valle.
- The transfer was confirmed by César Luis Merlo on Twitter.
Renzo López’s Move to Al-Fayha
Renzo López, the Uruguayan centre-forward, has officially joined Al-Fayha after leaving Independiente del Valle. According to a tweet by César Luis Merlo, López paid compensation to terminate his contract with IDV and has signed a one-year deal with the Saudi club, with an option to extend for two additional years.
🚨[CONFIRMADO] Renzo López deja IDV y firma con el Al-Fayha 🇸🇦.
*️⃣El 🇺🇾 pagó una compensación para rescindir y su contrato será por un año con opción de extender por 2 más. #TratoHecho
ℹ️Para @StudioFutbol ➡️ https://t.co/Em35Igif9d https://t.co/xoyRwle97N
pic.twitter.com— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo)
November 27, 2022
López, who was born on April 16, 1994, in Montevideo, Uruguay, stands at 1.92 meters and plays as a centre-forward. He is known for his strong performances and right-footed play. His market value as of June 2024 is €1.00 million.
Player Profile: Renzo López
Renzo López Patrón, born in Montevideo, Uruguay, has had a notable career in football. At 30 years old, he has played for several clubs, including Independiente del Valle and Tigre. His youth career began at Club Nacional.
During his time at Independiente del Valle in 2024, López made 13 appearances and scored 5 goals. Prior to that, he played for Tigre in 2023, where he made 18 appearances, scored 8 goals, and provided 2 assists.
Transfer Details
López’s transfer to Al-Fayha involved paying compensation to rescind his contract with Independiente del Valle. His new contract with Al-Fayha is for one year, with an option to extend for two more years. This move is part of Al-Fayha’s strategy to strengthen their squad with international talent.
Additional Context
Independiente del Valle, competing in Liga PRO Ecuador, is known for its strong performances in both domestic and international competitions. Al-Fayha, on the other hand, competes in the Saudi Professional League and is aiming to bolster their squad with players like López to enhance their performance in the top tier of Saudi football.
For more detailed player statistics and transfer history, check Renzo López’s profile on Transfermarkt.
