Riquelme: Boca just “one step away” from expanding La Bombonera | OneFootball

In an interview with the club’s official channel, Román stated that the plan is close to being finalized and that only one approval remains before moving forward.

He explained that the club received the green light from the railway company Ferrosur for a fundamental part of the project and that they are now awaiting final approval from the National Transport Regulation Commission (CNRT). “We’re just missing the last little step. If we’re lucky enough to get approval for what we’ve proposed, I think this is the first time I feel we’re close to fulfilling the dream of the Boca fans, which is to expand our home,” he stated.

Riquelme was also adamant about the stadium’s location and ruled out any possibility of moving. “La Bombonera cannot be moved from here,” he said, referring to opposition proposals suggesting building a new stadium in another area.

This is how La Bombonera would look with the project that Juan Román Riquelme dreams of. (This render is not official, but it is very similar to what may be presented in the future)

In addition, the president emphasized that the project does not involve external capital or changes to the name. “I don’t think our name will ever change. La Bombonera is ours,” he said, while reiterating his wish for the expansion to be carried out with the club’s own resources.

He also criticized the previous management and claimed he inherited a “neglected” club. Despite the criticism, he insisted that the objective is clear: “We want our club to become bigger and bigger,” the president concluded.

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