Alessandro Burlamaqui, born in Lima on February 18, 2002, will wear black for the next two seasons after his move to Alicante and the end of his stint with Valencia CF. The two clubs have agreed on Burlamaqui’s transfer, marking a new chapter in the Peruvian midfielder’s career. He made his competitive debut on February 12, 2023, at the Antonio Solana Stadium against Bilbao Athletic, collecting 890 minutes across 15 appearances, starting from that February date. His former club’s scouting staff described him as a player who brought quality, commitment, and steady improvement to the squad.
Jorge Lópéz, the sporting director of CF Intercity, underscored the significance of the transfer for the club. He stated that Burlamaqui is a player the team has followed since 2002, currently with two years left in the U23 category, and that his arrival provides a meaningful boost to the club’s base. From a sporting standpoint, Intercity already knows what he can contribute: he is familiar with the club, the team, and the coach, and his development in recent seasons has been tangible. The new signing strengthens the core group that Intercity built last year, joining teammates from the previous season who form the project’s backbone. Burlamaqui is expected to be ready to participate in matches when the coaching staff deems him fit. [CF Intercity press materials]
Last winter Burlamaqui joined the black squad on a loan, after spending the first half of the campaign with Badajoz in the First Federation Group 1. His Spanish football journey began at age seven with the youth teams of Gimnàstic de Tarragona, and his path also included stints at Santes Creus and Reus Deportiu before signing with RCD Espanyol in 2015. He quickly stood out in the youth system, earning the captaincy of Juvenil B and later of Juvenil A. His early potential did not go unnoticed by major outlets, as The Guardian highlighted him in 2019 among the 60 most talented young players in the world. [The Guardian feature, 2019]
In the summer of 2021 Burlamaqui joined Valencia CF, a move that brought him into contact with the first-team setup during pre-season. In regular competition, he contributed mainly with Valencia Mestalla, while continuing to represent Peru at age-group levels, participating with the under-17 and under-20 teams and taking part in South American youth events. This trajectory demonstrates both his technical growth and his persistence in chasing high-level experience across different leagues. [Valencia CF scouting notes]
CF Intercity now holds the rights to a very young player with significant upside, which makes him a valuable asset for the organization led by Salvador Martí. The club expects Burlamaqui to develop further, adding depth and versatility to the midfield as he settles into the Spanish football environment and the Intercity system. The new signing is viewed not just as a squad addition but as a long-term bet that could pay dividends as the project continues to mature and expand its competitive footprint in the league. [Club press overview]