Nolberto Solano remains a cult hero on Tyneside. Making 230 appearances and scoring 37 goals across two spells with Newcastle, Solano was an integral part of the team that challenged for the Premier League title in the early 2000s.
And now, Newcastle fans may have found the next Peruvian playmaker to take to their hearts.
Rodrigo Vilca has joined the club from Deportivo Municipal for around £250,000 and will initially link up with the Under-23 side.
With disarmingly boyish looks and a background in South American football, it'd be easy to compare Vilcar to Santiago Munez of the risible Goal trilogy. Odds on Vilcar dating Anna Friel have yet to be published.
While the 21-year-old would appear to be unknown to everybody outside of his own family, Newcastle fans should look no further to read about their latest acquisition.
1. Technical Talent
With six goal involvements in ten games this season, there is no doubt that Rodrigo Vilca possesses the talent to have a chance playing in Europe.
However, Newcastle officials have some concerns over the Peruvian's physical suitability for the notoriously strenuous English game. Seeing as the playmaker is only 21, this need not be an impenetrable barrier to success.
Newcastle will likely look to loan Vilcar out in order to get experience playing in European conditions.
Source: 90min
