Miguel Merentiel: between talks with Russo and a European offer | OneFootball

The week at Boca is anything but calm, and Miguel Merentiel knows it. In the midst of preparations for the match against Racing, the Uruguayan striker was at the center of an intense conversation with Miguel Ángel Russo. The main topic of the meeting was the confusing episode at the Ducó, when during the match against Huracán there was a mix-up with the substitution for Milton Giménez.

The meeting was direct and unfiltered, although its contents did not come to light. Russo did not hesitate to address what happened with clarity, aiming to resolve the issue behind closed doors. Meanwhile, Miguel Merentiel found himself surrounded by exit rumors. An offer from Europe was about to arrive: Villarreal from Spain was preparing to put 10 million euros on the table to take the striker, but it was immediately rejected by the Uruguayan, who did not hesitate to dismiss the inquiry even before the club-to-club offer was made.

The Uruguayan wants to stay at Boca.

Despite the movement, 'the Beast' trained as usual and was once again part of the starting team in tactical drills. His attitude within the group remains professional, and that does not go unnoticed by Russo or by the fans, who highlight him as one of the most outstanding players at a time when most of the squad faces criticism.

Miguel Merentiel would remain in the team against Racing

The coaching staff values the Paysandú native as a key cog in the offensive scheme. His impact in attack makes him hard to replace, and with the focus on the upcoming Clausura 2025 fixture, the Uruguayan is expected to stay in the starting lineup. Boca needs to break their bad streak, and a win against Racing would be a breath of fresh air.

'The Beast' during Boca's training session.

It is worth remembering that Xeneize will host Academia on Saturday, August 9 at 4:30 p.m. at La Bombonera, in the match corresponding to round 4 of the domestic championship, where they currently sit in 13th place with 2 points.

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