Merentiel’s stance amid rumours of a Boca exit | OneFootball

The elimination at the hands of Racing shook the Boca world and rattled some foundations that, until Sunday, seemed unmovable. Claudio Úbeda’s continuity went from a certainty to a question mark after coming under scrutiny for the strange substitution of Ezequiel Zeballos, a decision that made La Bombonera erupt. On top of that, a rumor began circulating about an alleged request to leave from Miguel Merentiel, which, it should be clarified, never happened: he wants to stay at the club.

The echoes of the – for many, unexpected – defeat in the semifinals, from a team that had been riding high with six consecutive wins, are still reverberating and have unleashed a wave of reactions, some misguided, such as the reports that spread about the Uruguayan striker.

Merentiel, who has a contract until December 2027, never at any point requested to be allowed to leave Boca. In fact, in one of the training sessions before the Superclásico against River, he made his intentions for the future clear: “I am very happy, I always tell everyone who asks me how I’m doing. I’m doing very well and my wish is to stay here.”

For now, the 29-year-old Uruguayan is not only not considering an immediate exit from Xeneize, but there is also no offer on the table that would make that possibility viable. Of course, should a significant proposal for La Bestia arrive at La Bombonera’s offices, both the management and the player will analyze it, as is usually the case, before making a decision.

It’s worth clarifying that Merentiel’s contract with Boca is valid for two more years and includes an $18 million release clause. Therefore, at La Ribera, they would demand a similar amount if any foreign club intends to take their starting – and undisputed – striker.

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