Adam Bareiro on Boca’s radar: how much is Riquelme willing to pay? | OneFootball

The Xeneize wants to secure the services of the former River and San Lorenzo player, currently in Brazilian football. Details. The Millionaire owns 50% of the transfer rights.

Far from withdrawing from the transfer market, Boca Jrs. is going all out for a new center forward: Adam Bareiro. The Xeneize made a formal offer for the Fortaleza player, who shares the full rights with River, where he played until the end of 2024.

The club from La Ribera contacted the Brazilian institution, which is currently in Serie B, and offered USD 3 million for the Paraguayan's transfer. A significant detail: River owns half of the forward's rights.

In mid-2025, Fortaleza bought 50% of Bareiro's transfer rights for 1.8 million, with an option to acquire another 20% if certain objectives were met. Ultimately, that clause was not activated, which is why the Núñez club retains its percentage.

Bareiro has scored 3 goals in 7 matches played in the Campeonato Cearense. The club will make a decision after the semifinal match against Ferroviário, which will take place this Saturday afternoon. It is important to note that for the deal to go through, River's management must give the OK.

Bareiro's time at River

In mid-2024, River invested 4.5 million dollars to secure the transfer of Adam Bareiro, trusting in the good numbers he had at San Lorenzo, where he scored 40 goals in 120 matches. At that time, the Millionaire's coach was Martín Demichelis, who gave him minutes at the start of the semester. However, a month later, Micho left his position and was replaced by Marcelo Gallardo.

El Muñeco gave the Paraguayan few minutes, who became an alternative and played much less than expected. For that reason, at the beginning of 2025, he went on loan to Al Rayyan and six months later arrived at Fortaleza. In total, Bareiro played 16 matches for the Millionaire without scoring goals or providing assists.

Riquelme's praises for Bareiro

Years ago, Juan Román Riquelme was very complimentary of Bareiro: “The number 9 of San Lorenzo competes all the time. Competes, competes, and competes. For me, football is that. If the one who plays poorly competes, he becomes good; the one who is good and competes becomes very good; and the one who is very good and competes is Messi.”

“You can be very good, but if you don't like to compete, you become a normal player. The number 9 of San Lorenzo competes all the time against anyone. Does he play in the Copa Argentina? He competes and fights with the defender of the other team. Then he plays against Huracán and competes again. Football is also that,” he added.

KEY DATA

Boca Juniors offered 3 million dollars to Fortaleza for Adam Bareiro's transfer.

River Plate still owns 50% of the Paraguayan forward's rights since 2024.

Adam Bareiro played 16 matches for River without scoring goals or providing assists.

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