Riquelme’s final wish: Bareiro, the striker Boca snatches from River’s past | OneFootball

With the clock ticking, Juan Román Riquelme activated the final phase of negotiations to secure the arrival of Adam Bareiro before the transfer window closes this Friday, February 20. After Rodrigo Battaglia's injury, the "Xeneize" has an extra slot that they aim to fill with the Paraguayan forward, who is just a few details away from wearing the blue and gold. Negotiations with Fortaleza progressed firmly on Wednesday night, and the transfer is expected to be formalized today for a figure close to 3 million dollars.

The Football Council's plan is for the striker to arrive in the country this Friday to undergo a medical examination and sign a contract for three seasons, with an option for a fourth. If completed, Bareiro will join his third stint at a "big" club in Argentina, following a successful spell at San Lorenzo (40 goals) and a mixed period at River Plate, where he failed to score in 16 appearances.

Bareiro's arrival marks the end of a long pursuit by Riquelme, who had already tried to sign him in 2024 before he joined the Núñez team under Martín Demichelis. After a brief stint at Al Rayyan in Qatar and a recent relegation to Brazil's Serie B with Fortaleza under Martín Palermo, the Paraguayan forward prioritized the challenge of playing in the Copa Libertadores with Boca, even though the numbers of his contract are still being adjusted to match the high salary he received in Brazilian football.

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