Boca could play a friendly against Napoli | OneFootball

Boca continues working on the planning for the 2026 season, which will officially kick off on January 25 against Deportivo Riestra at La Bombonera, for the first matchday of the Torneo Apertura. Before that debut, the Xeneize team will hold their preseason in Ezeiza starting January 2, aiming to be in top condition for a year that will be very demanding, with the Copa Libertadores as the main objective.

In this context, news has emerged that has generated great excitement among fans: the possibility of playing an international friendly against Napoli in Italy. According to journalist Martín Costa on Radio Splendid, the Neapolitan club has extended an invitation to the Ribera side to play a match at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, provided that the renovation works currently underway there progress as planned. The match would take place during a break in competition in the middle of the year, although it has not yet been revealed whether it will be before or after the World Cup.

Napoli.

The proposal came through a very well-known figure in the football world, which lends greater credibility to the negotiations. However, so far the management led by Juan Román Riquelme has not given an official response. They did mention that they are analyzing the timing and the convenience of adding an international commitment in the middle of a packed calendar, although the possibility of facing Napoli in the stadium that bears Diego Maradona's name is attractive both from a sporting and symbolic perspective.

It is worth noting that Boca also received an invitation from Inter Miami to play friendlies in January, but the decision was made to remain in Argentina and prepare with local matches. The idea is for the team to focus on getting ready without long trips before the start of the tournament.

The Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Napoli.

If it happens, the friendly against Napoli would be a major event, bringing together two historic institutions and strengthening the bond with the figure of Maradona, an eternal idol of both clubs. For now, the ball is in Boca's court, and they will have to decide whether to accept the proposal and add an international chapter to their season.

Boca about to finalize Hinestroza

According to information coming from Colombia, Marino Hinestroza is close to becoming Boca's first signing in this transfer window. Sources close to the player have stated that he has accepted all the conditions set by Boca to sign a multi-year contract, and the deal is expected to be finalized this week.

Hinestroza is getting closer to Boca.

The agreement between Boca and Atlético Nacional would be for a sum less than 6 million dollars. The Xeneize will pay most of the money in one installment, and there is an amount to be paid based on objectives, as is usually the case. The Verdolaga lowered their initial demands and will accept the second offer made by the Ribera club's management.

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