San Lorenzo turn down Boca’s first bid for Alexis Cuello | OneFootball

After rumors and conflicting reports, Boca finally took the first step in negotiations with San Lorenzo for Alexis Cuello, although their initial offer was flatly rejected. The Xeneize proposed to buy 60% of the forward's rights in exchange for 2.5 million gross dollars, and the Ciclón said no.

Sergio Costantino, president of the interim Board of Directors of the Boedo club, had repeatedly stated that he wanted 3 million net for the part of the rights they own of the 25-year-old forward. In line with that stance, the first response was negative, but there could be a new chapter.

Boca knew what San Lorenzo was asking for, but even so, they made a formal offer that was lower, which may or may not (time will tell) serve to open formal talks between the clubs and, incidentally, put some pressure on the San Lorenzo management, eager to replenish their coffers amidst an economic and institutional crisis.

The remaining 40% of Cuello's rights belong to Almagro, which expects to receive two million dollars to sell their part. Currently, the forward's own representative is in negotiations with the Tricolor's management to facilitate the transfer.

Versatile, powerful, and with scoring ability, Cuello could be an interesting option for Claudio Úbeda. The Sifón has Exequiel Zeballos, Brian Aguirre, and hopes to have Marino Hinestroza as wingers, and has Miguel Merentiel, Milton Giménez, and Edinson Cavani as center forwards. The arrival of the San Lorenzo attacker would give the coach more depth and options in attack.

In a rather short squad, Cuello is currently indispensable in the attack of Damián Ayude's team. Starting in both preseason friendlies as a '9', tonight he saw a red card at 5 minutes for an unusual headbutt in the 0-0 draw against Cerro Porteño in Uruguay.

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