Ecuadorian goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle, current goalkeeper for Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito (LDU) and the Ecuadorian National Team, was arrested last Friday after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol, exceeding the limits allowed by Ecuadorian law.

According to national media, the footballer will have to serve 20 days in a detention center traffic violators in Quito, in addition to other sanctions handed down by the courts.

Fixed fine and license suspension for Gonzalo Valle

Ecuadorian judge Victor Romero sentenced Valle to pay a fine equivalent to three unified basic salaries, amounting to $1,446, as well as suspending his driver's license for 60 days.

The sanction was given after it was confirmed that the player violated current traffic regulations, which aggravated his legal situation off the field.

LDU issues statement without officially confirming the case

Although Liga de Quito did not officially confirm the arrest, it did issue a statement indicating that the footballer “is facing a personal situation, derived from an event that occurred outside the sporting arena.”

The club added that it will act “in accordance with internal regulations and the values ????that the govern,” in addition to providing “the corresponding institutional support, with responsibility and respect, so that Gonzalo's professional activity is affected as little as possible until this unfortunate situation is resolved."

Valle's current sporting situation and recovery process

The Ecuadorian goalkeeper is going through a delicate period, as he is recovering from an injury that has kept him off the field since last October. He had only recently resumed training normally with his team in January.

This off-field incident could delay his return to competition in a key season for LDU, a club known as the King of Cups of Ecuadorian football.

Gonzalo Valle issues public apology

After the news broke, Gonzalo Valle used his social media to apologize to the club and the fans.he stated that he takes “full responsibility for my actions and the consequences thereof.”

The goalkeeper added that he deeply regretted “having created a situation that does not represent the personal or professional values ????I have upheld throughout my career and at this club.”

LDU continues preseason training

While the goalkeeper's situation is being resolved, Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito continues its preseason training, under the technical direction of Brazilian Tiago Nunes, preparing for the start of a new season with ambitious goals both domestically and internationally.