Úbeda lands his first signing: Boca seal deal for Colombian Hinestroza | OneFootball

Now it's official: Marino Hinestroza will be Boca's first signing in this transfer window. After several days of negotiations, tough talks, and many disagreements, Atlético Nacional decided to accommodate the Colombian's request and accepted the latest offer sent from the offices at Brandsen 805. It only needs to be formalized in writing.

The extensive and winding operation, marked by changes in stance from the Colombian team and conflicts with the player himself, finally closed at an amount close to five million dollars for the full rights of the 23-year-old winger. The Verdolaga retains a 20% capital gain from a future sale. Once everything is settled in the documents, he will fly to Buenos Aires and sign a four-season contract with the Xeneize.

Juan Román Riquelme's wish came true, and Hinestroza, a fast, unbalancing, and sharp forward who has long attracted the president, will wear the Boca jersey to strengthen the right side of Claudio Úbeda's offensive lineup. It was the priority position to fill, and finally, it has an owner.

The transfer had all the elements: from a post by the player saying goodbye after the early victory in the Colombian Cup, to controversial publications, crossfire with Atlético Nacional's management, and a subsequent "peace" agreement. On Thursday, both the club and the player agreed that he would train on his own while his future was being resolved, a decision that had an immediate effect given his firm desire to move to La Bombonera.

After failed negotiations in mid-2025, when Boca first contacted Atlético Nacional and received a quote exceeding 10 million dollars, the Colombian side lowered their demands, in line with the player's decline in performance during the second half, and accepted the terms to part with one of their stars.

"I am very ambitious. I have always been an 'unhumble', arrogant guy... They need to realize that to win, you have to be like that," Hinestroza defined himself at the time after winning a title in Colombia.

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