Could Exequiel Zeballos leave Boca? Huge offer from Russia for the striker | OneFootball

The management of the European team contacted Changuito’s representatives and made an informal offer of 9 million dollars.

Exequiel Zeballos has been experiencing a marked resurgence since the second half of 2025 and has returned to something close to his best form after a long period of ups and downs. That improvement has not gone unnoticed: several foreign clubs have already set their sights on Changuito. First, there was an inquiry from Flamengo and, in recent hours, a new, more determined suitor has emerged: Spartak Moscow.

The team from the Russian capital made direct contact with the player’s camp and moved forward with a verbal offer close to 9 million dollars. However, the amount was quickly dismissed as it was far from what Xeneize is asking for, since they consider him a key player and the team’s star during the final stretch of last year.

The informal offer never even reached the offices at La Bombonera, as it did not pass the player’s representatives’ filter. Those close to the winger are well aware that Boca is not willing to let Zeballos go for less than the 20 million dollars set in his release clause.

It remains to be seen whether the Russians will decide to move forward with a formal offer directly to the club in an attempt to open negotiations. For now, the numbers discussed in this initial approach are insufficient for those at La Ribera to even consider sitting down to talk.

Boca seeks to renew Exequiel Zeballos’ contract

This great moment, influenced by the affection shown by his teammates and the coaching staff, has made Zeballos feel valued at Boca once again, and the club has restored him to the status of star that he earned in his early days.

That’s why, amid interest from major clubs, the management led by Juan Román Riquelme is preparing a renewal offer. His contract expires in December 2026 and his release clause is 20 million dollars. The idea is to extend it for another three or four years and significantly improve both his salary and his clause to prevent him from being taken away in the short term.

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