Leandro Lozano admits Boca interest: “It’s really nice” | OneFootball

The Argentinos Juniors full-back admitted he heard rumors about Boca’s supposed interest, but said he still hasn’t met with his agent.

Argentinos Juniors full-back Leandro Lozano said his phone blew up when rumors began circulating about a possible move to Boca in this transfer window, although he clarified that he has not received any formal contact.

Speaking to the radio program Minuto 1 in Uruguay, on Carve Deportivo, the Bicho defender said: “My phone blew up when the Boca news came out. Before I leave, I have to meet with my agent, and that’s when they’ll tell me about it. Having my name linked to such a big team is something really nice.”

Even so, Lozano explained that his grandfather told him about what was published regarding Xeneize’s possible interest, but said he does not know much for certain and will meet with his agent, Gonzalo Sierra, in the coming days. He also stressed: “I’m aware that, beyond the fact that things are going well for me, it’s difficult to break into teams like these, so we’ll have to see how real it is.”

The team coached by Claudio Úbeda has several alternatives in that area of the field, but none has performed well. Marcelo Weigandt had won the spot over Juan Barinaga, but a couple of matches ago he lost his place to Malcom Braida, who had never played as a right-back before. Another player in the squad is Dylan Gorosito, the youngster who starred at the last Under-20 World Cup and has not gotten much playing time. With this situation, it is not ruled out that the board led by Juan Román Riquelme will look to add a player in that position.

Lozano, 27, under contract until December 2027, arrived at the Bicho from La Paternal in January 2025 from Nacional of Uruguay, where he came through the youth ranks, and managed to stand out. That is why he praised coach Nicolás Díez’s work: “He has surprised me in a good way, he thinks highly of me, and the team has been at a great level for a year and a half — it’s crazy.”

Finally, the full-back, who has made 57 appearances and scored two goals for Argentinos, said he was saddened by the Buenos Aires side’s loss to Belgrano on penalties in the Apertura semifinals:

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