How are Boca's talks going for potential new signings?

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·21 January 2026

How are Boca's talks going for potential new signings?

After the failed arrival of Hinestroza, Xeneize remains active in the search for the first signing for Úbeda. There is optimism about securing at least two attackers in this transfer window.

The unexpectedly aborted negotiation with Atlético Nacional for Marino Hinestroza caused discontent at Boca. Beyond missing out on a very good opportunity, the Xeneize management knows they must strengthen the attack and are therefore in talks for three forwards: Ángel Romero, Alexis Cuello, and Chimy Ávila. The chances each has of joining.

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The simultaneous injuries to Edinson Cavani, Milton Giménez, and Miguel Merentiel exposed an unexpected weakness: ahead of the debut against Riestra, Claudio Úbeda is lacking attackers. In positions that initially seemed well covered, the coach will have to rely on Lucas Janson and promote Iker Zufiaurre to have alternatives for the first match of the Torneo Apertura. Without a doubt, this has led Juan Román Riquelme’s management to continue their search.

Ángel Romero, a free agent with a chance to follow in his brother Óscar’s footsteps at Boca One of the Paraguayan twins has just finished his contract with Corinthians and has opened talks with Román. The president has always wanted him, just like his twin (who played at Boca between 2022 and 2023), and there are currently ongoing negotiations for him to join on a free transfer. At 33, he still dreams of the World Cup and could become a Xeneize signing. In any case, as always with the Romeros, negotiations will not be simple.
Alexis Cuello, between San Lorenzo and Boca El Ciclón wants three million dollars net for the 60% of the forward’s rights they own, which is why they rejected Boca’s first offer of 2.5 million gross. However, the Boedo club remains open to negotiation and, although they are also looking to improve the striker’s contract, they know they could lose him in this transfer window. A new formal proposal is expected in the coming days.

Chimy Ávila, an alternative Boca could consider in June The 31-year-old Betis forward, who came up through Xeneize’s youth system, has left the door open for a return to Argentina, although negotiations will not be easy. Boca are interested, but believe it might be easier to secure his transfer in the mid-year window. Still, no one is ruling out that the situation could change in the short term.

Additionally, while keeping some of these negotiations open, Boca has also inquired with Banfield about the conditions for signing Rodrigo Auzmendi. The 25-year-old forward was one of the best players for Taladro last semester, and from southern Buenos Aires they might be willing to negotiate him due to the need to raise funds. Currently, he is suspended and, along with Boca, is one of the only two First Division teams that have not made any signings.

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