How are Boca’s talks going for potential new signings?

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·21. Januar 2026

How are Boca’s talks going for potential new signings?

After the failed arrival of Hinestroza, Xeneize remains active in the search for the first reinforcement for Úbeda. There is optimism about signing at least two attackers in this transfer window.

The unexpectedly aborted negotiation with Atlético Nacional for Marino Hinestroza caused discontent at Boca. Beyond missing a very good opportunity, the Xeneize management knows they must strengthen the attack and are therefore in talks with three forwards: Ángel Romero, Alexis Cuello, and Chimy Ávila. What are the chances of each one joining?

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The simultaneous injuries of Edinson Cavani, Milton Giménez, and Miguel Merentiel exposed an unexpected weakness: ahead of the debut against Riestra, Claudio Úbeda is short on attackers. In positions that initially seemed well covered, the coach will have to rely on Lucas Janson and promote Iker Zufiaurre to have alternatives for the first match of the Torneo Apertura. Without a doubt, this has led Juan Román Riquelme's management to continue searching.

Ángel Romero, a free agent with a chance to follow in his brother Óscar's footsteps at Boca One of the Paraguayan twins has just finished his contract with Corinthians and has opened talks with Román. The president has always wanted him, just as he did with his twin (who played for Boca between 2022 and 2023), and there are currently ongoing negotiations for him to join as a free agent. At 33 years old, he still dreams of the World Cup and could become a Xeneize reinforcement. In any case, as always with the Romeros, negotiations will not be simple.
Alexis Cuello, between San Lorenzo and Boca El Ciclón wants three million dollars net for 60% of the forward's rights, which is why they rejected Boca's first offer of 2.5 million gross. However, the Boedo club remains open to negotiations and, although they are also looking to improve the striker's contract, they know they could lose him in this transfer window. A new formal proposal is expected in the coming days.

Chimy Ávila, an alternative Boca could consider in June The 31-year-old Betis forward, who came up through Xeneize's youth system, has left the door open for a return to Argentina, although negotiations will not be easy. Boca is interested, but they believe it might be easier to secure his transfer in the mid-year transfer window. In any case, no one dares to rule out that the situation could change in the short term.

Additionally, while keeping some of these negotiations open, Boca has also inquired with Banfield about the conditions to sign Rodrigo Auzmendi. The 25-year-old forward was one of Taladro's best players last semester, and from the south of Buenos Aires, they might be willing to negotiate due to the need to raise funds. Currently, he is suspended and, along with Boca, is one of the only two First Division teams that have not signed any reinforcements.

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