Alfredo Arosemena, administrator of Alianza Lima, stated on September 2, 2026, that the club is not in bankruptcy, crisis, or deficit. ^[1] Alfredo Arosemena, administrator of the Peruvian football club Alianza Lima, stated that there is currently no commercial or contractual relationship with Gabriel Sapio, the agent of player Paolo Guerrero. ^[2] Arosemena denied that Alianza Lima is facing a financial crisis despite a reported cash deficit of 25 million soles revealed during a shareholders' assembly. ^[3] Arosemena acknowledged a negative cash flow of S/25 million but distinguished this from bankruptcy. ^[4] Arosemena declared that all accounts are guaranteed and all suppliers have been paid. ^[5] Arosemena dismissed social media reports claiming the club paid exorbitant amounts to Sapio, stating the figures are not even a tenth of the actual invoices paid. ^[6] Arosemena explained that a previous commercial relationship where Sapio provided communication advisory services was mutually rescinded in good terms. ^[7] Arosemena confirmed that Alianza Lima currently has no labor link with Gabriel Sapio, the representative of Paolo Guerrero, though a commercial relationship existed previously. ^[8]