Christian Cueva has been fired by Club Cienciano a few days after he signed for the Peruvian side.
Cueva’s dismissal from the club comes following allegations of domestic abuse and infidelity leveled at him by his wife Pamela Lopez Solorzano.
Speaking on a TV show, Pamela expressed that she was scared for her life and had suffered for many years.
Her assertions came before she reported her husband Christian Cueva to the police, accusing him of regular physical and psychological attacks.
Club Cienciano Dismiss Peru International Christian Cueva
Meanwhile, Club Cienciano made known their decision to dismiss Cueva via a statement shared on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
The statement read: “After concluding the internal investigation process, footballer Christian Cueva has been permanently separated from the club.
“This decision has been made in strict compliance with our values and to preserve the integrity of the institution.”
Christian Cueva’s Wife Talks About Her Domestic Abuse Ordeal
Moreover, speaking on American Hoy, as quoted by Spanish media outlet Marca, Pamela narrated her domestic abuse plight.
Pamela Lopez Solorzano said: “There were slaps, hair pulling, pushing.
“The last thing was that he was suffocating me, covering my mouth and nose, strangling me by the neck. He always said insults and swears and then came back repentant.
“I fear for my life. One of them (violent episodes) was when I discovered an infidelity; and another, days before my birthday.”
Pamela Explains It Was Difficult For Her To Pursue The Matter Legally
Pamela added that deciding on taking legal means to pursue the domestic violence matter was a complicated choice for her to make.
She shared: “For me, it was a very complicated decision, very difficult, it took me many years to make it.
However, Pamela Lopez claimed that she had to follow this route for herself, her children, and women who are also facing issues of domestic abuse.
Christian Cueva’s wife said: “But I made it for myself, for my children, and for all the women who suffer the same thing that I have suffered for many years.
“I have been subjected to their manipulation. I will continue to file my complaint to the very end, for myself and for my children.”
In 2018, Pamela Lopez Solorzano accused Cueva of infidelity, alleging that he had cheated on her with Peruvian pop star Pamela Franco Viera.
Footage posted by Marca apparently showed Christian Cueva assaulting wife Pamela in a lift before a man intervened.
Another video posted by AS appeared to show them involved in an ugly scene, as they were spotted fighting.
Cueva, who has made 100 appearances for the national team of Peru, has denied being an “abuser”, however, he admitted there was no tenable excuse for his behavior.
Christian Cueva Pens Lengthy Statement Following Domestic Abuse Allegations Leveled Against Him
In a lengthy statement on Instagram, Christian Cueva apologized and took responsibility for his actions.
The 32-year-old also pleaded that his football career should not be hampered due to the issue.
An excerpt from the statement read: “I know that I have a complex personality that goes beyond what can be seen of me and I will take and will take responsibility for my actions, which does not mean that I stop defending myself and seeking to clarify, before the authorities, those events that have not been reported in the way they occurred or that simply did not occur.
“For all this, for what happened, what happened differently, and even for what did not happen, I apologise.”
Concerning his engagements in football, the former Saudi Pro League star said: “While the truth is sought and found in the appropriate authorities, I ask please to be allowed to play football, that this option not be taken away from me, because it is, along with my children, whom I love beyond what has been said, what sustains me.”
Before the Peru International’s deal with Club Cienciano was ripped up, Christian Cueva last represented Saudi Arabian side Al Fateh and his contract with the team expired in February 2024.
Who Is Christian Cueva?
Christian Cueva is a Peruvian professional footballer who represents the national team of Peru and is currently unattached to any club.
Christian Cueva Personal Information?
The 32-year-old was born on November 23, 1991, in Trujillo, Peru, and there is no information available regarding his extended family.
His Nuclear Family?
He has been married to his wife Pamela Lopez Solorzano since 2019 and the pair have three children together.
Christian Cueva’s Career Stats?
He has made 449 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 70 goals and providing 74 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, the attacker has made 100 appearances for Peru, scoring 16 goals and providing 16 assists.
His Market Value And Net Worth?
Cueva’s market value is €500,000 according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €1 million – 3 million.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
He has played for several clubs in his career, including; Rayo Vallecano, Krasnodar, Santos, Alianza Lima Yeni Malatyaspor, and São Paulo.
His Position?
Christian Cueva functions primarily as an attacking midfielder, but he can also be utilized as a left and right winger.
Christian Cueva’s Achievements?
He has won 2 Peruvian league titles and 1 Chilean league crown.
