Alavés keen on Zenón but talks with Boca hit a snag | OneFootball

These are turbulent times for Kevin Zenón at Boca. He started 2025 as an undisputed starter and ended it relegated, with a significant loss of prominence. Now, he has become a dispensable player and could leave in this transfer window. Specifically, he is being targeted by Eduardo Coudet’s Alavés.

Boca would not put obstacles in the way of his departure, since he is not a key player in the squad and, with the arrival of new reinforcements, he would be pushed even further down the pecking order. That’s why the departure of the attacking midfielder is likely in this window.

The Madrid-based team cannot buy, so they would be looking for a loan. In addition to “Chacho” (Coudet), the club has other Argentine players: Lucas Boyé, Nahuel Tenaglia, and Facundo Garcés (the latter suspended until September 2026 by FIFA due to document forgery by the Malaysian Federation).

However, negotiations are currently stalled due to a difference in figures. Although Alavés proposed an 18-month loan for 1 million dollars, the sticking point is the amount of the purchase option. Due to the Spanish club’s tight financial situation, a clause that is too high could derail the transfer, although both clubs remain in open dialogue.

Zenón barely saw any minutes in the second half of 2025. He played 116 minutes in the Torneo Clausura, spread over 10 matches (which averages out to almost 12 minutes per game). In addition, he scored only four goals: one against Argentino de Monte Maíz in the Copa Argentina, another against Alianza Lima in the pre-Copa Libertadores, and the rest against Belgrano and Tigre in the Apertura.

Midway through last season, he was wanted in Europe. Greek side Olympiacos offered 7 million dollars for 80% of his rights, but the offer was rejected by the board. CSKA Moscow also showed interest, but Boca did not lower their demands of around 10,000,000 dollars, which made his move to the Old Continent difficult.

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