Boca make a surprise move, still pushing for Edwuin Cetré | OneFootball

When it seemed that Edwuin Cetré's transfer to Boca had definitely fallen through, a new move surprised everyone. In the last few hours, the club's management reportedly reactivated negotiations with Estudiantes in an attempt to bring the Colombian winger in.

After negotiations between Estudiantes de La Plata and Athletico Paranaense collapsed, the leadership headed by Juan Román Riquelme decided to act aggressively to secure the player's arrival at La Ribera.

Cetré's transfer to Furacao was in its final stage when an unexpected issue during the medical exams raised alarms in Curitiba. Although the specific details remain under professional confidentiality, the problems detected during the checkup were enough for the Brazilian club to withdraw its original offer, which included the purchase of 100% of the 28-year-old player's rights.

In an attempt to salvage the deal, Athletico Paranaense proposed a restructuring of the contract: partial acquisition, safeguard clauses, and a reduction of the initial fixed amount to mitigate the medical risk.

However, the new conditions were not accepted by the Pincha management, who felt the terms diminished the player's asset value. With no consensus, this new attempt by the Brazilians to sign him was halted. In the meantime, the player rejoined the squad and played in the La Plata derby. Now, Xeneize is getting back in the mix.

Boca's Strategy

Unlike their Brazilian counterparts, Boca did not back down in the face of the medical review results, but instead decided to recalculate their technical and financial proposal. Aware of the talent and imbalance that Cetré can bring on the wings, those at Brandsen 805 opted to offer a loan with an obligation to buy.

The new offer sent to Estudiantes' offices presents a different structure from the one initially proposed weeks ago. It is a proposal that considers the inherent risk and seeks a balance that will entice the La Plata management, who now see the blue and gold team as the only clear way out for the player before the extension that Xeneize has in this transfer window expires.

“Boca understands that Cetré is a player with the quality to wear the blue and gold. The club is willing to take responsibility for getting him physically fit as long as the financial terms reflect the reality of the current situation,” sources close to the negotiation affirm.

At 28 years old, Edwuin Cetré represents that profile of a sharp, goal-scoring winger that the management considers essential to deepen the attacking rotation. His time at Estudiantes made clear his ability to decide matches in high-pressure situations, a trait the club values above any physical setbacks that may arise.

The Cetré saga seems to be entering its final chapters. While in La Plata they evaluate the numbers, in La Boca they are already preparing the ground for what could be one of the most talked-about moves of the market: turning a failed transfer abroad into a strategic signing to compete on all fronts.

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