The 25-year-old forward will join the “Ogro” Fabbiani squad starting this season after standing out in Villa La Ñata in the amateur tournament organized by “Kun” Agüero.
The Potrero Cup It was one of the amateur tournaments that generated the most stir in recent times. So much so that the scorer of this competition organized by Sergio “Kun” Agüerowhich awarded a prize of $200,000, took the big leap and reached the First Division of Argentine soccer.
It is about Mauro Smarrathe 25-year-old who played for Villa La Ñatawho signed a contract with Deportivo Riestra and He will play for the Nueva Pompeya club until 2027.
“Mauro Smarra arrives free and signs for two years. He had a recent stint at Villa la Ñata, in the Potrero Cup“, was the statement published by the club on its official X account (ex Twitter) to announce the arrival of the forward.
In this way, the team that leads Cristian “Ogro” Fabbianiwhich will have one more variant in its offensive, to accompany Milton Céliz, Jonathan Herrera and Brian Sánchez.
Despite the strong criticism that Riestra received for the scandalous incorporation of the influencer Spreen, they decided to go ahead with the incorporation of Smarra, one of the greatest figures who reached the final of the championship that captivated the new generations. The young attacker already has experience in the Ascenso when he wore the shirts of Spanish Center and El Porvenir.
What is the Potrero Cup
The Potrero Cup, a new initiative promoted by Sergio Kun Agüero, was played from November 15 to 24. The 7-a-side football tournament pitted 40 amateur teams with squads of between 14 and 20 players, all over 18 years of age. It included the participation of professional footballers, some active and others retired, and influencers.
One of the biggest attractions of the contest was the financial prize, which meant an amount superior to that delivered by the Argentine Cup. While the official competition gave Central Córdoba of Santiago del Estero US$58,000 for the consecration, the championship organized by Agüero awarded US$210,000 to the team that lifted the trophy. Additionally, individual talents were recognized with awards for Best Player, Goalscorer and Goalkeeper.
Source: Ambito
