As Boca look to rebuild, Zeballos catches Napoli’s eye | OneFootball

At Boca, they know they have no time to lose. Exequiel Zeballos’ contract expires at the end of the year, and renewing it is one of the management’s top priorities, especially since Changuito will have no shortage of suitors. For example, reports from Italy claim that Napoli is willing to come for him in the middle of the year.

While he recovers from the serious muscle tear he suffered in the victory against Newell’s, the Xeneize’s number 7 is in talks to discuss extending his contract. So far, there have been no formal updates, and the first warning signs are starting to appear. If he doesn’t sign before June, he will be able to start negotiating with any club from July onwards.

Boca is optimistic about the renewal, but they also know that the longer the issue drags on, the more teams will begin to make informal inquiries. One of the first to join the race to sign Changuito was Napoli, who have him on their radar as one of their targets for 2027.

Italian media report that the team where Diego Maradona is a legend could start negotiations in the middle of the year, although if by that time the player is in the last six months of his contract, they will surely look to begin talks for next January. This is exactly what Juan Román Riquelme wants to avoid.

Currently, there are no formal advances, but talks between Changuito’s camp and the Xeneize management have begun. The relationship with his agent is good, and they are confident that the possibility of him leaving on a free at the end of the year is not on the table. However, every day that passes without a new contract signed is a growing risk. And Boca knows it.

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