As Boca look to rebuild, Zeballos catches Napoli’s eye | OneFootball

At Boca, they know they have no time to lose. Exequiel Zeballos' contract expires at the end of the year, and renewing it is one of the management's top priorities, especially because Changuito will have plenty of suitors. For instance, sources from Italy claim that Napoli is willing to come for him in the middle of the year.

While recovering from the serious tear suffered in the victory against Newell’s, the brave number 7 of Xeneize is in talks to discuss the extension of his contract. So far, there have been no formal updates, and the first warning signs are starting to appear. If he doesn't sign before June, he will be able to start negotiating with any club from July onwards.

Boca is optimistic about the renewal, but they also know that the longer the issue is delayed, the more teams will start making informal inquiries. One of the first to join the race to add Changuito was Napoli, which has him on their list as one of their targets for 2027.

Italian media report that the team where Diego Maradona is a legend could initiate negotiations in the middle of the year, although if by that time the player is in his last semester of the contract, they will surely seek to start negotiations for next January. This is exactly what Juan Román Riquelme wants to avoid.

Currently, there are no formal advances, but talks between Changuito's entourage and the Xeneize management have begun. The relationship with his representative is good, and they are confident that the possibility of him leaving for free at the end of the year is not on the table. However, every day that passes without a new contract signed is a growing risk. And at Boca, they know it.

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