Boca admit interest in foreign striker: “He’s an interesting player” | OneFootball

The Xeneize leader stated that they have already begun planning the transfer market with Riquelme and the forward is on their radar. “He’s fast and skillful, we’re going to evaluate all the possibilities we have,” explained Chelo.

As with every end of the year, once the football season is over, the transfer market takes center stage in the Boca world. While the continuity of Claudio Úbeda is being decided—a situation that seemed confirmed, but Marcelo Delgado clarified that “we are evaluating it”—Juan Román Riquelme has already started planning the reinforcements area for 2026 and one of the first official interests has been revealed: Marino Hinestroza.

Chelo, the right-hand man of the Xeneize president, was in charge of speaking on behalf of the club and not only talked about the “dream and hope” for Paulo Dybala, but also added that the Colombian winger is once again on their radar.

“We’ve watched videos. He’s an interesting player, fast and skillful. We’re going to evaluate all the possibilities we have and hopefully we can bring most of the players we want to the club,” revealed Delgado in a conversation with Radio La Red, confirming that Boca is once again closely following Hinestroza, the 23-year-old footballer they pursued mid-year and who has played for his national team under Néstor Lorenzo.

The Colombian winger has a contract with the Verdolagas until December 2027 and his market value, according to Transfermarkt, is $4,800,000, although there are still no clear indications of how much Nacional would ask to part with one of their key players.

At 23 years old and after stints with several clubs (Palmeiras, Pachuca, Columbus Crew), Hinestroza established himself at Atlético Nacional in 2025, where he played 54 matches, scored seven goals, and provided seven assists.

What Hinestroza said about Boca’s previous interest

“I know something… I heard a little, a small approach. Right now, I’m focused here, we hope to have a good tournament here. Whatever God wants,” Hinestroza said shyly in May.

Careful not to hurt any feelings among his own, when asked, he did not hide his excitement and admiration for Xeneize. “Boca is a giant in Argentina, in the continent, it’s a very big, very interesting team. Let’s hope it’s what God wants, but right now I’m here at Nacional and I hope I can continue here with this team,” he declared.

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