Riquelme’s final wish: Bareiro, the striker Boca snatches from River’s past | OneFootball

With the clock ticking, Juan Román Riquelme activated the final phase of negotiations to secure the arrival of Adam Bareiro before the transfer window closes this Friday, February 20. After Rodrigo Battaglia’s injury, the “Xeneize” have an extra spot they are looking to fill with the Paraguayan striker, who is just a few details away from wearing the blue and gold. Negotiations with Fortaleza advanced firmly on Wednesday night, and the transfer is expected to be formalized today for a fee close to 3 million dollars.

The Football Council’s plan is for the striker to arrive in the country this very Friday to undergo a medical examination and sign a three-season contract, with an option for a fourth. If finalized, Bareiro will be joining his third “big” club in Argentina, after a successful spell at San Lorenzo (40 goals) and a less impressive stint at River Plate, where he failed to score in 16 appearances.

Bareiro’s arrival marks the end of a long pursuit by Riquelme, who had already tried to sign him in 2024 before he landed at the Núñez team under Martín Demichelis. After a brief spell at Al Rayyan in Qatar and a recent relegation to Brazil’s Serie B with Fortaleza under Martín Palermo, the Paraguayan striker prioritized the challenge of playing the Copa Libertadores with Boca, even though the details of his contract are still being adjusted to match the high salary he received in Brazilian football.

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