Boca bid $5.5 million for Santiago Ascacibar, optimism in the air | OneFootball

After finalizing the arrival of Paraguayan forward Ángel Romero, the Boca Juniors management accelerated their moves in the transfer market and submitted an official offer to Estudiantes de La Plata for Santiago Ascacibar.

The offer reached 5.5 million dollars. Although the club from La Ribera has already reached an agreement with the 28-year-old midfielder, the transfer is still subject to approval by the team from La Plata.

For his part, Juan Sebastián Verón, president of the "Pincha," showed willingness regarding the midfielder's desire to move to Brandsen 805, although he kept his attention on the interest from Gremio of Porto Alegre. The Brazilian club was considering raising its offer to 6 million dollars, an amount that "La Brujita" considered preferable to authorize a transfer abroad.

In recent days, Ascacibar's agent was present at the Ezeiza training complex to finalize the contractual terms with Xeneize. After formalizing the offer, there was a sense of optimism within Juan Román Riquelme’s circle about a favorable resolution before the transfer window closes, scheduled for Tuesday, December 27.

It is worth remembering that the former Stuttgart player had already been targeted by Boca in previous periods, including during Fernando Gago’s tenure. This time, the deal is very close to being completed. The player was a starter in the recent 1-1 draw against Independiente in Avellaneda.

If the transfer is finalized, Ascacibar’s debut in the blue and gold jersey is projected for this very Wednesday against Estudiantes, or for the third round of the Torneo Apertura, next Sunday, February 1 at 19:15.

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