Emelec was watching the Deportivo Quito matches against the Pro League teams and decided to hire goalkeeper Gianluca Espinoza, son of Chintoto be the third option and fight for the substitute position with Gilmar Napa.
Gianluca was the starting goalkeeper for Deportivo Quito en the IDV Fan Fest ante Valley Independentand against Barcelona SC on Yellow Night, in both games he had outstanding performances that allowed him to have an opportunity in Bombillo.
After shining against Barcelona SC, being key to 2-1 victorythe opportunity came to prove himself to Emelec, and He carried out the practices to end up convincing Hernán Torres of his signing.
Chinto Espinoza’s son revealed how his signing came about. “After my performances against Independiente del Valle and Barcelona, there was a interest of the president of Emelec, José Pileggi, and Hernán Torres”.
He added that his departure from Deportivo Quito was without problems. “I didn’t have a contract, but I spoke with the board and coach Martín, I told them there was the option and they told me to go.”.
Furthermore, he commented that out of gratitude will give Deportivo Quito 50% of the final value of his transfer, despite not being signed directly from the Quito team.
Gianluca’s father, Jacinto Espinoza, was in Emelec in 1994and consecrated Ecuadorian soccer championsomething that the young goalkeeper has indicated that he wants to achieve with Bombillo.