Boca move for first signing: bid made for Jhohan Romaña | OneFootball

Boca started making strong moves in this transfer window and set its sights on Jhohan Romaña. The Xeneize side submitted a formal offer to San Lorenzo to secure the full transfer rights of the Colombian defender, taking advantage of his particular contract situation.

The blue and gold board made its first official move to strengthen the squad for the second half of the year. Specifically, it made a three-million-dollar offer to acquire one hundred percent of the 27-year-old center back’s registration. The player delivered outstanding performances and sparked serious interest at Brandsen 805.

It is worth noting that the club from La Ribera has a foreign-player slot available following Ander Herrera’s departure and Adam Bareiro’s recent naturalization. This regulatory room allowed them to go all-in for the Colombian center back. In addition, the player’s legal situation makes the deal easier, since he has entered the final six months of his contract and is authorized by FIFA to negotiate a pre-contract.

Boca want to buy Jhohan Romaña’s transfer rights from San Lorenzo.

The situation at his current club favors the Xeneize side’s hopes due to the financial debts Ciclón still owes the squad. The board chose a diplomatic route and put forward a very tempting figure to avoid conflict between the clubs. The player himself viewed the chance to take a major step up in his career and wear the continent’s heaviest shirt very positively.

Romaña built his character in Independiente Medellín’s youth academy, where he won a title before moving abroad. He then gained international experience in Paraguayan football and in MLS, before arriving in Argentine football and establishing himself as a captain. His level was so impressive that Néstor Lorenzo included him in Colombia’s preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Jhohan Romaña’s role in Boca’s new defense

A potential arrival of the Colombian would create a clear turning point at right center back for the blue and gold club. At the moment, Lautaro Di Lollo is the starter in that position, closely backed by Nicolás Figal’s experience. However, the front office expects imminent offers for the youngster, which forced them to look for internal competition with absolute guarantees.

Boca are trimming the squad for the second half of the year.

From a footballing standpoint, the defender brings an imposing physique, speed in recovery, and an untamed fierceness in one-on-one duels. The big question will be how he adapts to the working methodology of a team that aims to dominate constantly. Unlike San Lorenzo’s conservative setup, at Boca he will have to defend with space behind him and take greater risks.

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