Alexis Cuello offered to River after Boca pulled out of the deal | OneFootball

After Boca grew tired and ended negotiations with San Lorenzo, Alexis Cuello once again became a main figure in the Argentine football transfer market. Even though the president of San Lorenzo, Sergio Constantino, publicly stood firm and assured that “he’s staying,” in recent hours he was offered to River.

The striker’s camp, who scored a brace in the 3-2 loss to Lanús in the Apertura debut, brought his name to Marcelo Gallardo’s office, as he was searching for an attacking reinforcement. His tireless work rate and goal-scoring instinct appeal to the coach, but Stefano Di Carlo’s management quickly ruled him out.

The reason is clear: he’s not in their plans due to the high demands from Boedo. A few days ago, they rejected Boca’s second and improved offer of three million gross dollars for 60% of the transfer rights (to be paid in two installments), figures that came close but did not reach the three million net dollars that had been hinted at as a condition.

This latest thumbs down from the Ciclón caused Juan Román Riquelme and company to give up on signing him and turn their attention to other clubs. That’s how Ángel Romero arrived, already in Buenos Aires to undergo his medical, sign his contract, and be officially presented.

With a contract until December 2027, Cuello is in no rush to leave San Lorenzo, although he acknowledged there is interest and left the door slightly open for a move: “I’m super focused on my work, on training. I have a contract with this club, which opened its doors for me to keep growing. My agent handles the offers together with the directors, and if proposals come in that benefit the institution, they’ll consider them.”

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