Boca on alert: two Mexican giants eye up Merentiel | OneFootball

America and Monterrey Two of the biggest teams in Mexico have intentions to add the Beast for 2026. At Xeneize, they are open to negotiating, while the player is hoping for a contract improvement to stay. "It's my place in the world," he declared.

In recent hours, Mexican media report that two of the country's biggest teams are after one of Boca's stars: America and Monterrey want Miguel Merentiel for 2026. Even without formal offers, Xeneize is already on alert about the situation.

Top scorer of the team in 2025 with 15 goals (he was also the top scorer in 2023, with 18), the Beast had his ups and downs during the year, but even so, he was one of the most consistent players on the squad. An undisputed starter, his intention is to stay to play the Copa Libertadores and the club wants to keep him.

However, at Boca, they have always been very clear: except for Leandro Paredes, there are no non-transferable players. The Beast still has two years left on his contract, with a release clause of 18 million dollars, and although the stance has always been that he would only leave for that amount, an offer close to that number would be seriously considered. America and Monterrey, currently facing issues with the foreign player quota, could present proposals in the coming days.

From Merentiel's camp, it has been hinted that the player was seeking an economic boost, and although he wanted to stay at Boca, he was aiming for a salary improvement. Without official statements on the matter, it remains to be seen if there will be a meeting with Juan Román Riquelme to discuss the issue or if they will wait for an offer to decide the next steps.

What Merentiel said about his future at Boca

In an interview with the newspaper La Nación, the Uruguayan expressed his happiness to be at Xeneize and even envisioned the upcoming Copa Libertadores. Far from sowing uncertainty about his continuity, he appeared 100% focused on 2026 with the blue and yellow jersey.

"Boca is my place in the world. I feel very comfortable and I am very happy, both my family and I. We have a great time and we are happy to be here. The fans are amazing. I have a tremendous connection. The truth is that the people always make me feel it at every moment. When I go out on the street, when I go anywhere, they are always there to give me their support. Happy, very happy with the people here", he stated.

He also acknowledged the sting of the 2023 Libertadores (lost the final against Fluminense), and is already fully focused on the upcoming Cup. "The dream of all of us is always to lift the Libertadores. Boca is where it deserves to be; this club always deserves to be in the Libertadores. We were so close to winning it that it’s a bit frustrating. I believe that the Cup is always an obligation for this club. Competing for the Cup is what Boca's history demands", he concluded.

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