Fluminense turn down Boca Juniors’ first bid for Kevin Serna | OneFootball

Fluminense has decided not to move forward with Boca Juniors’ initial bid to sign Kevin Serna. The Argentine club offered 4.5 million dollars (about R$ 23 million at the current exchange rate) for the Colombian forward, an amount considered below expectations by the Tricolor board. The information comes from journalist Lucas Ribeiro, of O Globo.

So far, Flu has not yet received a second official offer, but the expectation is that Boca will come back with another bid in the next few hours. The player’s agent, Narciso Algamis, is in Rio de Janeiro to conduct negotiations and discuss the athlete’s future.

In addition to the financial aspect, another factor favoring Serna’s stay is the appreciation of coach Luis Zubeldía, who trusts the forward and considers him an important part of the squad. Last season, the Colombian had 22 direct goal involvements, with 13 goals scored and nine assists, numbers that reinforce his value in the market.

Boca Juniors’ interest in Serna intensified after their failed attempt to sign Marino Hinestroza, formerly of Atlético Nacional. The Colombian forward ended up signing with Vasco, which led the Argentine club to turn its attention to the Fluminense player, who is now treated as a priority.

Kevin Serna joined Tricolor in 2024, when the club invested 1.8 million dollars (approximately R$ 9.7 million at the exchange rate at the time) to acquire 70% of his economic rights from Alianza Lima. The forward’s contract with Fluminense is valid until December 2027.

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