Boca’s alternative if the Jhohan Romaña move falls through | OneFootball

The negotiations for Jhohan Romaña could end up falling through for good, and Boca’s board already has Alan Franco on its shortlist as a contingency plan. The center back was offered to the club from La Ribera and is shaping up as the main alternative to shore up the defense.

The transfer market offers no respite at the blue-and-gold institution, where the urgency to add quality to the back line is an unavoidable priority. After sealing the arrival of their first signing and then submitting a formal offer, talks for the Colombian defender entered a holding pattern that is causing some concern. Although there was initial optimism, the reality is that the deal has stalled.

The next few hours will be decisive for the outcome of the story and will set the course of the transfer window. If the talks do not reach a successful conclusion tomorrow, the club’s leadership has already decided to step on the gas for a new proven alternative. Time is running out, and the Boca side cannot afford to drag things out.

Alan Franco was offered to Boca. Photo: São Paulo.

It is in this uncertain scenario that Alan Franco’s name has gained traction in the halls of the Ezeiza training ground, where the board is working to strengthen the team coached by Vasco. The 29-year-old defender, currently with São Paulo of Brazil, was recently brought forward and fits the profile the coaching staff is looking for. His international experience is appealing internally.

The player has the necessary experience to wear such a heavy shirt, along with an aggressiveness in marking that is always valued in La Ribera. His contractual situation in Brazilian football is already being analyzed by the board to assess the feasibility of a swift transfer.

Boca sealed its first signing

In recent hours, the board managed to finalize the arrival of Leandro Lozano, who will become the first signing of this winter transfer window. The Uruguayan right back arrives from Argentinos Juniors, with Boca set to pay the club 3.5 million dollars in exchange for full ownership of his transfer rights.

Rodolfo Arruabarrena is smiling. Photo: Javier Martino/CABJ Press.

The full-back is a direct request from Vasco Arruabarrena, who crossed off two players in that position in one stroke: Marcelo Weigandt and Juan Barinaga will not be part of his plans and will have to find new clubs if they want to play next semester.

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