Vasco outbids Boca, awaits Hinestroza decision, media say deal done | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama has entered strongly into the race to sign forward Marino Hinestroza from Atlético Nacional, attempting to outmaneuver Boca Juniors in the negotiation. The 23-year-old Colombian player has long been a target for the Cruzmaltino club, which has intensified talks during this transfer window.

According to information gathered, Vasco has submitted an offer of around US$ 5 million (about R$ 26.8 million), with approximately 20% of the economic rights remaining with Atlético Nacional, as well as performance bonuses that could increase the final value of the deal. The offer was well received by the Colombian club, which views the terms positively.

Boca Juniors, meanwhile, has also been in advanced negotiations for over a week. The Argentine club has proposed similar figures — US$ 5 million, with 20% of the profit from a future sale. According to ge, the player’s representatives believe Boca is still “in the game,” and the final decision will be up to Hinestroza, who is expected to make his position known in the coming days.

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Marino Hinestroza, of Atlético Nacional, celebrating the Copa Colombia title — Photo: Divulgação/Atlético Nacional

Despite this, Vasco’s proposal is seen as more advantageous at the moment, especially due to the payment structure and the guarantees offered to Atlético Nacional. Vasco’s negotiations with Hinestroza were first reported by journalist Marcelo Nasarala from Argentine radio Splendid AM 990.

Vasco’s interest is explained by the search for a pacey winger to strengthen the squad. Currently, Fernando Diniz has Rayan, Andrés Gómez, and Nuno Moreira for the position. The board also tried to negotiate David with Vitória, but the deal did not progress.

Hinestroza has even received public praise from Fernando Diniz. After Vasco’s victory over Maricá in the opening match of the Campeonato Carioca, the coach commented on the forward:

– He’s a player I like. I had already said this last year. He played in a Libertadores group with Brazilian teams, which made it much easier to follow his progress.

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Marino Hinestroza warming up for an Atlético Nacional game in the Libertadores (Photo: Willian Abi / Pera Photo Press / Gazeta Press)

On Monday night, the negotiation took a new turn. According to the Argentine press, the outcome is near. The profile Fútbol Fichajes, citing journalist Juan D. López from TyC Sports, stated that Hinestroza has accepted Vasco’s offer. Still according to the report, Atlético Nacional will receive US$ 6 million for 80% of the economic rights, and the forward is expected to sign the contract in the coming hours.

If the deal is confirmed, Vasco will have won a direct battle with Boca Juniors and secured one of the most significant signings of the window, strengthening the squad with a highly valued name in the South American market.

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