Merentiel highlights and goals: Uruguayan striker linked to Vasco | OneFootball

Vasco remains attentive to the South American market in search of reinforcements for the 2026 season, and one of the names that has started to be speculated at São Januário is the Uruguayan striker Miguel Merentiel, currently at Boca Juniors. At 29 years old, the player has been monitored by the Cruz-Maltino board as a possible option to lead the attack.

Known for his intensity, physical strength, and presence inside the box, Merentiel has built his recent career playing high-level matches in South American football. At Boca Juniors, the Uruguayan has stood out for his combative profile and his ability to decide important games, characteristics that have caught the attention of Vasco’s football department.

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Having played in Brazilian football, Merentiel was part of the Palmeiras squad that won the 2022 Brazilian Championship and the 2023 Paulista Championship. His experience in the country is seen as a positive point, as it would facilitate a possible adaptation to the national league.

At this moment, the speculation is limited to market monitoring, with no official offer made. Even so, the striker’s name is gaining traction behind the scenes as a possible reinforcement to raise the squad’s competitiveness for the next season.

For those who want to get to know the Uruguayan’s playing style better, the video below features highlights, assists, and goals from Miguel Merentiel throughout 2025.

Watch Merentiel’s best moments:

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