The Peruvian Volleyball League adds a new international casualty. A foreign talent will leave Lima Regattas after a brief stint with the team to continue his career in Europe, as confirmed by his representative.
It is about Petra Schwartzmanwho had an outstanding start in the Peruvian championship, but lost space after the arrival of Katy Ryan. Now, the Chilean player will fulfill her goal of competing abroad.
“Petra is going to Portugal. We closed a contract with Petra in Portugal. We at the agency work with the girls’ career progression. We analyze the situations and establish objectives for the next season,” explained his manager in La Sports Chair.
The representative indicated that they received proposals for Portugal and Spainbut they chose the ‘Portuguese’ league, since the club will participate in a European tournament.
“We are always looking to move forward and achieve something more. Petra told us that one of her goals was to play in Europe. We had the possibility of going to Spain and Portugal, but we closed in Portugal to play in the Portuguese league. “It is a team that the European team will also play,” he added.
The Peruvian Volleyball League continues to position itself as an attractive setting for foreign players seeking to project their career. A recent example is that of the shipowner Doris Mancowho after becoming champion and adding a three-time championship with Lima Alliancemade the jump to Spanish volleyball.
In the case of Lima Regattashighlights the step of Emily Zinger. The American opposite number, top scorer in the 2024/2025 season, left the Chorrillos team to also join a club in Spain.
Lima Regattas finished in fifth place in the Peruvian Volleyball League 2025/2026, a result that generated discomfort in the board. Despite this, the club decided to support the project and confirmed the continuity of coach Horacio Bastitwho will be in charge of forming the new squad.
The permanence of the captain Kiara Montes was also insured, after rumors that linked her to University of Sports. Besides, Rachel Hidalgo, Camila Monge and Alexandra Llaro They will continue in the institution.
The Peruvian attacker ended up staying at Regatas Lima. Credits: X.
As for the casualties, Regattas will suffer the departure of the majority of its foreigners. The Colombians Katherin Ramirez and Darlevis Mosquerathe Chilean Petra Schwartzman and Argentina Barbara Frangella They said goodbye to the club on social networks.
The Peruvian ones are added to these outings Shanaiya Aymé and Cristina Cuba. The future of Aymé is not yet defined, while Cuba chose to join Alianza Limawhere he will seek greater prominence than in the previous season.
So far, the only confirmed reinforcement is Nicole Abreu. The Peruvian attacker initially arrived to play in the South American Club Championship and, after her outstanding performance in Kazoku No Perú, the club decided to integrate her into the squad for the next season.
In recent days, versions have circulated about the possible arrival of the sisters Marina and Simone Scherer in Chorrillos. However, that option lost strength after simone announced her pregnancy, which will keep her away from the competition for several months.
For its part, Marine She left Emalsa Gran Canaria of Spain and is currently a free agent, which increases the chances that the Brazilian point guard will return to the Peruvian Volleyball League and join Lima Regattasafter not being considered by Lima Alliance.
