Ascacibar: Focused on Estudiantes, but open to Boca or River | OneFootball

Santiago Ascacibar spoke about his future after acknowledging that he would evaluate his situation at Estudiantes amid rumors linking him with Boca and River. "My mind is set here, but I'm open to what might happen," he stated exclusively to Sportia.

The midfielder from Pincha assured that his agent had only hinted at some inquiries that had come in without turning into formal proposals and emphasized that "offers are in the air until they become official." Additionally, regarding the interest from Tigres of Mexico, he added: "They are one of those who asked."

Regarding the meeting his agent had at the Monumental, the 28-year-old footballer was clear. "They had inquired about conditions for me, but also for other players he manages. You always listen, you want to know. It's satisfying because it means things are being done well," he pointed out.

Ascacibar himself downplayed that meeting and expressed that "many things have to align for a transfer to materialize." Meanwhile, about an alleged call from Marcelo Gallardo or Boca's directors, he added: "I haven't spoken with him or anyone from Boca."

In the absence of concrete proposals and with the season starting (last night Estudiantes defeated Ituzaingó in the Copa Argentina), the Rusito stated that he sees staying as a positive option. "It's the club I love. The comfort here gives you peace of mind. You know you're in a good place and competing at the highest level," he said.

The captain of Pincha also explained that "people take care of you, respect you, have values and a sense of belonging." Finally, looking ahead to the final stretch of the transfer market, he concluded: "It's hard to leave all that behind. That's why when you have offers, they need to be right for you to make a decision."

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