Boca have Felipe Loyola in their sights | OneFootball

Boca is playing for its life against Universidad Católica in the Copa Libertadores, but the transfer market is already looming on the near horizon. The Xeneize leadership has started working to strengthen the squad for the next semester, and Felipe Loyola’s name is on the table.

Nahitan Nández is everyone’s big dream, but a deal for the Uruguayan does not seem easy at all. According to his agent, he has very significant offers from Europe and Mexico, as well as a proposal to extend his contract with Al-Qadisiyah.

Given this huge difficulty, Boca’s radar has once again turned toward the other side of the Andes. Felipe Loyola has come up again very strongly in the hallways of the Ezeiza training ground. The 25-year-old Chilean midfielder is going through a fairly difficult spell in Europe and is open to seeking an immediate move to relaunch his career.

Boca is focused on reaching the Copa Libertadores round of 16.

Loyola’s situation and Boca’s interest

The player, who previously played for Independiente, is currently with Pisa in Italy. Unfortunately for him, his sporting situation has changed drastically in recent months. The Italian side suffered a painful relegation to Serie B, and the player has fallen well down the coach’s pecking order. He has played just ten official matches so far this year.

Such a negative scenario in the old continent is tempting the club from La Ribera to try to bring him back to South American football in June. His well-known versatility is a key factor for the team. Loyola can play comfortably as a central midfielder, his natural position, but he also performs very well at right-back. That flank, in fact, is a vulnerable area that the squad urgently needs to strengthen with quality.

Felipe Loyola has been mentioned on other occasions as a possible Xeneize signing.

At right-back, Boca currently has Marcelo Weigandt and Juan Barinaga, both going through a rough spell because they lost their place to a player whose natural position is on the opposite flank. Malcom Braida won that battle and will finish the semester playing in that role.

It should be noted that, for now, there have been no official meetings, formal talks, or financial offers for Felipe Loyola. The option is on the shortlist, and the club’s directors are carefully evaluating the next steps to take. The player urgently needs more playing time, and joining Boca always represents a huge step up for any player.

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