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

Amid a busy transfer market with several stalled negotiations, Mauricio "Chicho" Serna was surprised on a Colombian program with a direct question about Juan Román Riquelme and Boca's recruitment 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 bluntly asked if the club president is "stingy" when it comes to signing players.

Taken aback, Serna reacted with laughter: "Wow, it's been many years since someone tackled me like that." Without making a direct criticism, he explained the market logic: "Everyone thinks that because it's Boca, they have to pay a lot of money. And on the other side, Boca, because it's Boca, believes it shouldn't 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 might 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 stated.

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

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.