Boca to decide Jabes Saralegui’s future: where will he play in 2026? | OneFootball

The name of Jabes Saralegui resurfaces on the agenda of Boca Juniors, although it is not for a definitive return. After a year of great prominence at Tigre, the 22-year-old midfielder must return to the Xeneize at the end of his loan, along with almost twenty other players. However, in Victoria, negotiations have already begun to try to extend his stay.

The Matador was more than satisfied with the contribution of the midfielder who emerged from Boca Predio. At Tigre, Saralegui found continuity and a central role within the squad. For this reason, the management is considering the possibility of negotiating a new loan, given that the purchase option stipulated in the previous contract is too high for the club's finances.

During the last season, the player established himself as a key piece in Diego Dabove's scheme: he played 31 matches, scored three goals, and provided four assists. He even wore the number 10 jersey in the Torneo Clausura. His consistency was crucial in the campaign that allowed Tigre to secure a spot in the Copa Sudamericana 2026.

A different scenario at Boca

In La Ribera, the situation is different. Since his debut in 2023, Saralegui accumulated 42 matches, although with less continuity and a more intermittent role, conditioned by the rotation of coaches and strong internal competition. This disparity in contexts is what today tips the balance towards a new departure.

While at Brandsen 805 the future of an extensive list of players who must return from their loans is being analyzed, Tigre is moving firmly in its intention to retain the midfielder. The outcome will depend on the negotiations between both institutions and the strategy that Boca outlines in its planning for the 2026 season.

Huracán also has him on their radar

Besides Tigre's intention to continue counting on the midfielder, there is also interest in Parque Patricios. Diego Martínez returned to the Globo and put the name of the Boca player, whom he knows from his time as Xeneize's head coach, to add him on loan.

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