Miguel Borja admitted talks with Marcelo Delgado to play for Boca | OneFootball

Colombian Miguel Borja admitted that he had contact with Boca’s Sporting Director, Marcelo Delgado. The striker revealed that he came close to joining the Xeneize club after his spell at River.

In a recent interview with ESPN Colombia, the Tierralta-born forward decided to break his silence and did not hide the details about the approach he received from the team from La Ribera. Far from avoiding the controversy, the attacker appreciated the interest from the Xeneize board and explained how the contact came about.

“It was real. I had conversations with club executives, with ‘Chelo’ (Marcelo Delgado),” Borja admitted, making it clear that it was not just a simple rumor. He also said that his brother told him: ‘I was close to getting you to Boca.’”

On the significance of being wanted by such a major institution after his time on the other side of the divide, he reflected: “When doors open for you, it’s the result of your work. What was done in Argentina, the goals that were scored, the titles, that’s something beautiful. I take pride in saying that those big institutions came knocking on my door. I was close, yes.”

Miguel Borja played 159 matches for River. Photo: Getty Archive.

The story has a very particular family element that nearly tipped the balance. According to the striker himself, the influence of his inner circle played a key role during those weeks of negotiations and phone calls. “My brother, who is a Boca fan, was the one who later said that: ‘I was about to get you to Boca,’” he added with a smile, confirming his inner circle’s fondness for the club from La Ribera.

Boca went after Miguel Borja

The contact with Marcelo Delgado took place in the final stretch of 2025. After not renewing his contract, Borja said goodbye to River Plate on December 31 as a free agent, leaving behind a spell in which he played 159 matches and scored 62 goals. Despite that strong connection with Boca’s biggest rival, the Colombian showed deep respect and did not shut the door on Boca in the future.

Miguel Borja admitted that he came close to Boca. Credits: ESPN Colombia.

At present, the striker has taken his goals to the Middle East and now plays for Al-Wasl in the UAE Pro League of the United Arab Emirates. However, his confession leaves an unavoidable question hanging in the air for Argentine football: will there be a second chance for Miguel Borja and Boca’s paths to finally cross once and for all? The thing is, before arriving at Núñez, he had also come close to wearing the blue and gold.

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