Peruvian comedian Jorge Luna has defended his controversial decision to sign forward Jean Deza for Copa Peru club Domingo Dianderas de Chincha.
Luna, who presides over the club, released an official statement on his social media accounts after the attacker's arrival triggered widespread debate among supporters. The signing comes as Domingo Dianderas prepare for the round of 32 in the National Stage of the Copa Peru 2026.
Luna, widely known as the co-host of the hit comedy show Hablando Huevadas, insisted that all decisions taken during his tenure have a single goal: securing the tournament championship. While acknowledging that not every supporter would agree with the transfer, he emphasised the hard work being carried out by both the players and the club administrative staff to fulfil their sporting ambitions.
The arrival of Deza, popularly known across Peruvian football by the nickname El Raton, had sparked immediate debate among the club fanbase. Luna responded by defending his faith in the squad and reiterating that his priority is delivering silverware rather than appeasing public opinion.
Response to critics and doubters
Addressing the criticism directly, Luna explained that his leadership rests on personal trust and persuasion. He stated that he believed in talent, believed in people, and believed above all in the club management's ability to convince footballers to work toward their shared target.
The club president also made a direct appeal to sceptics, asking them to give the team an opportunity to prove themselves on the pitch. He thanked fans who have maintained confidence in his management, urged those with doubts to grant the team a chance to demonstrate their worth, and warned those hoping for the club to fail that the contest will be settled on the field.
Luna turned his attention toward rivals as well, stressing that he refuses to become distracted by arguments on digital platforms. He declared that Domingo Dianderas had not advanced to this stage of the competition to engage in social media disputes with critics, adding that championships are won through dedication on the pitch rather than by publishing posts online.
Domingo Dianderas and the Copa Peru campaign
The signing represents an ambitious move for Domingo Dianderas, an institution based in the coastal province of Chincha in Peru's department of Ica. The team is currently competing in the National Stage of the Copa Peru 2026, where they face a demanding two-legged round of 32 tie.
The Copa Peru is one of the most distinctive and gruelling knockout tournaments in world football. Serving as a massive grassroots competition, the tournament brings together thousands of amateur, district, and provincial clubs across Peru, offering local teams an extraordinary pathway into professional league football through regional qualification rounds and a nationwide final bracket.
Navigating the knockout phase of the National Stage requires tactical discipline and squad depth. With qualification to higher divisions at stake, clubs frequently recruit seasoned players ahead of the round of 32 to strengthen their chances in sudden-death fixtures.
Comedian at the helm and veteran forward
Luna has become one of Peru's most influential entertainment figures as the co-creator and co-host of Hablando Huevadas alongside fellow comedian Ricardo Mendoza. The YouTube-based stand-up and improvisation show has attracted millions of followers, packing major venues including Lima's Teatro Canout. His decision to take the presidency of Domingo Dianderas has brought national attention to the Chincha club.
Deza brings considerable top-flight pedigree to the amateur side. The forward has spent more than a decade in professional football, featuring in European leagues as well as representing prominent Peruvian top-tier teams and the Peru national side. Throughout his career, Deza has earned acclaim for his technical speed and dribbling ability, while also attracting frequent media scrutiny for off-pitch disciplinary issues.
With Domingo Dianderas now focusing on their upcoming round of 32 fixtures, Luna maintained that the squad's commitment on the pitch will determine whether the club reaches its goal of winning the Copa Peru 2026 title.
