Pezzella's arrival at Peñarol will bring a level of quality to the Liga AUF, largely due to his connection with the Argentina national team. This link will undoubtedly raise the profile of the league. The defender will sign a contract with Peñarol until December 2027, marking a significant coup for the club.
Pezzella joins a select group of World Cup-winning players who have played in Uruguayan football, including Moacyr and Mauro Camoranesi, who won the World Cup with Italy in 2006. The last player to achieve the feat of playing in Uruguayan football after winning the World Cup was William Martínez, who won the World Cup with Argentina in 1950 and went on to play for several Uruguayan clubs.
Pezzella's move to Peñarol is a significant development for Uruguayan football, and it is likely to improve the competitiveness and quality of football in Uruguay.