Peruvian striker Claudio Pizarro resists to quit soccer and returned to Germany's Werder Bremen

Close to turning 40 in October, Pizarro will try to show that his goal-scoring conditions are intact. "I really want to share my experience, but I do not want to hide the fact that I have returned to score goals," Pizarro told AFP in the Depor registry. The 'Inca' returns to his home again, having been in his last season with Colonia where he performed on a few occasions.

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This will be the fourth cycle of Pizarro with the 'verdiblancos'. He reached an agreement so that he can finish his career in the team of his loves. According to Bundesliga.com, the Peruvian scored 144 goals and played a total of 271 official matches, becoming the top foreign scorer of this club.

Pizarro desires to score many goals

After returning to the Weser-Stadion, Pizarro won the ovation of a hobby that idolizes him, and that has shown his support at all times. "I'm very happy to have one more chance, I want to finish my career at the club I started with in Europe", Pizarro told ESPN.

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In a friendly game of preseason against Villarreal of Spain, the player had the opportunity to act and to make an attendance that gave him many compliments. Bild newspaper pointed him out as the possible savior of the team due to his great physical shape and understanding with his teammates.

The fans are enthusiastic about his return and hope that he will be the protagonist again thanks to his leadership. The player will also have a link between the technical team headed by Florian Kohfeldt and the younger players of the German institution.

Recognitions of great players

German soccer legend, Lothar Matthaus was very happy about the return of 'Pizagol' to the cast, which is looking for a leading role. In declarations granted to La Republica, Matthaus assured that Pizarro is fantastic as a person and as a player.

He also added that he is a great leader in the dressing room, since he likes them all, and is a hero for the fans of 'Los Lagartos'. Lothar pointed out that he is an attacker who always transmits joy since he is always smiling and helping his teammates.

In turn, the Peruvian scorer of the Municipal Sports, Jose Carlos Fernandez told Fox Sports Radio Peru that Pizarro's return is very meritorious. "It is an example for everyone that age does not matter, and as long as he is in shape, the doors will always be open", added Fernandez.

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Would he return to Alianza Lima?

The newspaper El Bocón revealed in one of his publications, that the attacker has not completely ruled out the idea of ​​returning to the Alianza Lima, the club of his loves. "It is a possibility that always left open, because I am Peruvian and I have not been a champion in the soccer of my country", said Pizarro.

After his good performance with La Victoria, Pizarro was transferred to Werder Bremen, club that opened the doors in the Bundesliga . This season he will perform with number 4 on his back, due to the four cycles he has had with 'Los Lagartos'.

"It's easy to motivate myself. What I need is a ball and play. That's it, "Pizarro told Werder Bremen's official website. Also, the Peruvian added that he is convinced that the green and white team will make a great season with the union of all.

The top foreign scorer in the Bundesliga hopes to leave the team in the first places of the German championship and will evaluate if he continues in football or if he will end his career in the Alianza Lima.

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