Ascacibar: Focused on Estudiantes, but watching Boca and River | OneFootball

Santiago Ascacibar spoke about his future after admitting that he would evaluate his situation at Estudiantes, amid rumors linking him with Boca and River. “My mind is set here, but I’m keeping an eye on what might happen,” he said exclusively to Sportia.

The Pincha midfielder confirmed that his agent had only mentioned a few inquiries that had come in, but none had turned into formal offers, and he emphasized that “offers are just in the air until they become official.” Regarding the interest from Tigres of Mexico, he added: “They are one of the clubs that asked about me.”

Regarding the meeting his agent had at the Monumental, the 28-year-old player was clear. “They had asked about my situation, but also about other players he represents. You always listen, you want to know. It’s satisfying, because it means things are being done right,” he pointed out.

Ascacibar himself downplayed that meeting and explained that “there are many things that need to happen for a transfer to go through.” As for the supposed call from Marcelo Gallardo or Boca’s directors, he added: “I haven’t spoken with him or anyone from Boca.”

Given the lack of concrete offers and the start of the season (last night Estudiantes beat Ituzaingó in the Copa Argentina), the “Rusito” stated that he is happy to stay. “This is the club I love. The comfort here gives you peace of mind. You know you’re in a good place and you compete at the highest level,” he said.

The Pincha captain also explained that “people here take care of you, respect you, they have values and a sense of belonging.” Finally, looking ahead to the final stretch of the transfer window, he concluded: “It’s hard to leave all that behind. That’s why when you get offers, you need them to be right in order to make a decision.”

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