Hinestroza set for Boca move as Atlético Nacional drop demands | OneFootball

After arduous negotiations, Atlético Nacional accepted the latest offer from the Xeneize, and the Colombian, who pushed hard for the transfer to happen, will join Úbeda's team. The first signing of 2026.

Now it's official: Marino Hinestroza will be Boca's first reinforcement in this transfer market. After several days of negotiation, tough talks, and many disagreements, Atlético Nacional decided to accommodate the Colombian's request and accepted the latest offer sent from the offices at Brandsen 805.

The extensive and winding operation, marked by changes in stance from the Verdolaga team and conflicts with the player himself, finally closed at an amount close to five million dollars for 80% of the 23-year-old winger's rights. In the coming hours, he will fly to Buenos Aires and sign a four-season contract with the Xeneize.

Juan Román Riquelme's wish came true, and Hinestroza, a fast, unpredictable, and incisive forward, who has long attracted the president, will wear the Boca jersey to strengthen the right side of Claudio Úbeda's offensive lineup. It was the priority position to fill, and finally, it has an owner.

The transfer had all the elements: from a post by the player saying goodbye prematurely after winning the Copa de Colombia, to controversial publications, crossfire with Atlético Nacional's management, and a subsequent "peace" agreement. On Thursday, both the club and the player agreed that he would train on his own while his future was resolved, a decision that had an immediate effect given his firm desire to move to La Bombonera.

After failed negotiations in mid-2025, when Boca first contacted Atlético Nacional and received a quote exceeding 10 million dollars, the demands in the coffee territory were lowered, in line with the player's performance drop during the second half, and they accepted the conditions to part with one of their stars.

"I am very ambitious. I have always been an 'unhumble', arrogant guy... They have to realize that to win, you have to be like that," Hinestroza described himself at the time, after winning a title in Colombia.

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