Boca target new winger after Marino Hinestroza deal collapses | OneFootball

The transfer market for Boca is, as always, a roller coaster of names, negotiations, and unexpected twists. When everything seemed to indicate that Marino Hinestroza was a step away from wearing the blue and gold, the negotiations stalled, and the deal fell through. However, Juan Román Riquelme cannot waste time and has already set his sights on another Colombian.

The name that started to gain traction in the corridors of La Bombonera is Kevin Serna, the spicy Colombian winger currently playing for Fluminense in Brazil. The 28-year-old footballer is a familiar face in South American football. He had a brilliant stint with Alianza Lima, where his performances in the Copa Libertadores led the Brazilian team to pay a significant amount to sign him in mid-2024.

Kevin Serna is under contract until December 2027.

He is a player who perfectly fits what the management is looking for: pure speed, individual skill, and the ability to play on both wings, although his strong foot is the right one. After the failed arrival of Hinestroza, Serna appears as the ideal profile to give the team the "flight" it needs on the flanks.

Boca's negotiation for Kevin Serna will not be easy

Despite Boca's concrete interest, Serna's departure from "Flu" does not seem like an easy task. The Colombian has a valid contract until the end of 2027 and is a valued piece by the Brazilian team, despite the constant rotation in the first team.

The Xeneize management has already initiated the first contacts to understand the player's conditions and even made an offer. Boca's intention is to acquire a percentage of his rights, taking advantage of the player's favorable view of making the leap to Argentine football and wearing the most important jersey on the continent. The Brazilian team owns 70% of his rights, with the remainder belonging to Alianza.

Riquelme and a complex transfer market.

With the possible arrival of Serna, the foreign player quota is starting to run short. The president of Boca has already moved forward with the arrival of Ángel Romero, a Paraguayan who would come with his pass in hand after being released from Corinthians. Currently, the squad includes: Edinson Cavani, Carlos Palacios, Ander Herrera, and Williams Alarcón. However, Marcelo Saracchi also counts because his loan at Celtic ends in six months. It should be noted that a spot was freed up due to the termination of Bruno Valdez's contract.

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