Crespo fuming, demands signings, São Paulo eye Boca midfielder | OneFootball

Coach Hernán Crespo is Argentine, but the motto “never gives up” could very well be applied to him as he prepares the squad for São Paulo’s 2026 season.

According to information gathered by AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR, the São Paulo manager has raised his voice in recent days, especially with football manager Rui Costa, demanding the arrival of the reinforcements he requested.

Sources consulted by the report said that Crespo pointed out positions that are lacking in the squad, such as the playmaking and creative sectors. In other words: the coach believes he needs an attacking midfielder, especially after the sale of Rodriguinho to Bragantino was set in motion.

AMT found that during training sessions at the Barra Funda training center, Lucas has been tested in the role of the team’s ‘number 10’, but the understanding is that he could perform better playing on the right side rather than in a central position.

Even so, the coaching staff believes that relying solely on the number 7 is risky, especially given his recent history of injuries and physical problems.

Because of this, Crespo stood his ground and demanded the signing of an attacking midfielder. And the name has already been chosen: Kevin Zenón, a 24-year-old Argentine who plays for Boca Juniors.

Having come up through Unión Santa Fé, he joined the Buenos Aires giants in 2024. In his first season, he scored six goals and provided seven assists in 46 matches. Last year, he scored four goals in 33 games.

The report found that after Crespo’s tough talk, Costa sought information about the player, who was a starter for Argentina at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. There is little optimism, it’s true, since São Paulo’s tough financial reality is well known. And Zenón is being monitored by European clubs.

The attacking midfielder is under contract with the Xeneizes until the end of 2028. The idea is to secure the player’s release on loan, with some financial compensation. Perhaps with a purchase clause for the future, when things improve at Morumbi…

Officially, they are awaiting a response from Boca. Of course, it could work out. But the tendency is that, once again, one of Crespo’s requests will not be fulfilled.

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