Serna’s awkward reaction when Riquelme was questioned about the signings | OneFootball

In the midst of a busy transfer market with several failed negotiations, Mauricio “Chicho” Serna was caught off guard on a Colombian program with a direct question about Juan Román Riquelme and Boca’s transfer policy.

While analyzing the situation of Edwuin Cetré, whose transfer was put on hold after failing the medical examination, the former member of the Football Council was asked point-blank if the club president is “stingy” when it comes to signing players.

Taken aback, Serna responded with laughter: “Wow, it’s been many years since someone tackled me like that.” Without making a direct criticism, he explained the logic of the market: “Everyone thinks that because it’s Boca, they have to pay a lot of money. And on the other hand, Boca, because it’s Boca, thinks it shouldn’t have to pay that much.”

Regarding the specific case of Cetré, he clarified that he doesn’t know the details of the negotiation, although he hinted that the medical report may have influenced the club’s new stance, which is now considering a loan with a purchase option. “Surely a report was issued. Maybe it says he’s not worth what he’s valued at, or they’re negotiating to pay less,” he said.

Meanwhile, the arrival of the forward remains in suspense and the debate over Boca’s transfer policy has once again taken center stage.

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