Riquelme calms things down: “We mustn’t lose our heads” | OneFootball

Before the friendly match against Millonarios, Juan Román Riquelme spoke and offered more than just routine statements. In a transfer market that often heightens the anxiety of the Boca world, the president chose a calm, measured message with a central idea: not losing focus.

With praise for Marino Hinestroza, a reinforcement who is about to join despite some final differences, Román highlighted the Colombian but quickly downplayed the market frenzy. “We must not go crazy,” he said, summarizing the management's stance for this 2026.

The president emphasized the quality of the squad and the investment made last year, including the arrival of Leandro Paredes and other significant reinforcements. The idea is clear: continuity and confidence in the players already present, without seeking a massive change that would alter the team's identity.

Despite a weak 2025, Román stressed the importance of adaptation times and the hierarchy of the squad. “We have a great squad,” he insisted, convinced that this year will be different. The Copa Libertadores emerges as the main goal, and Román made it clear that Boca aims to compete and reach the end, without grandiose promises but with intact hope.

The friendly against Millonarios also had a strong symbolic component: the creation of the Miguel Ángel Russo Cup, a tribute to the former coach and close friend of Riquelme. The president confirmed it will be played every year, institutionalizing a memory that combines sport and emotion. Román spoke little, but left clear concepts: calm in the market, support for the squad, and the Libertadores as the horizon.

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