Adam Bareiro revealed Martín Palermo's key role in his comeback | OneFootball

In an intimate and in-depth interview, Adam Bareiro revealed the fundamental role Martín Palermo played in helping him raise his level. The Titan was a key factor in the Paraguayan striker scoring again in Brazil, which led Boca to take notice of him.

The Paraguayan forward gave an interview to ‘Desde La Boca’, the official magazine of the Xeneize club. There, he revealed the conversation he had with the all-time top scorer in blue and gold history, when the two were together at Fortaleza in Brazil.

It was at the Brazilian club where Adam Bareiro and Martín Palermo met. The Titan arrived as head coach to try to save the team from relegation, something he could not do, but he did manage to help the striker start scoring again by giving him the confidence he needed, after a difficult spell at River.

Bareiro and the pose of Crazy Martín Palermo. CABJ Press.

“When he came to Fortaleza, I wasn’t doing well. He told me he knew my qualities, that I didn’t need to prove anything to him. He gave me confidence and I started scoring again,” said the Paraguayan striker, who since arriving at the club from La Ribera has recorded 4 goals and 1 assist in 7 matches played.

In addition, the “Prince” praised the “Titan” and said he was one of the first people he told that he would become a Xeneize signing: “Having him as a coach was a privilege. I built a very nice relationship with Martín, and he was one of the first people I spoke to. He told me the Boca world was special and that I should get ready to enjoy it.”

Adam Bareiro will start in Boca’s Copa Libertadores debut

With the Paraguayan in the starting lineup, Boca begins its 2026 Copa Libertadores campaign by facing Universidad Católica in the first matchday of Group D. The game will be played this Tuesday, April 7, at 9:30 p.m. at Claro Arena Stadium in Santiago, Chile.

Bareiro is coming off a goal against Talleres.

The Xeneize come into this match riding the emotional boost of their recent win over Talleres, backed by the great form shown by several of their players, including the striker who is cementing his place through goals alongside Miguel Merentiel.

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