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

After rumors and conflicting reports, Boca has finally taken 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 striker’s rights in exchange for 2.5 million gross dollars, and the Ciclón said no.

Sergio Costantino, president of the club’s interim Board of Directors from Boedo, had repeatedly stated that he wanted 3 million net for the portion of the 25-year-old forward’s rights that the club owns. 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 below that amount, which may or may not (time will tell) open formal talks between the clubs and, at the same time, put some pressure on the San Lorenzo board, who are in urgent need of cash flow amid a deep economic and institutional crisis.

The remaining 40% of Cuello’s rights belong to Almagro, which expects to receive two million dollars to sell its share. Currently, the striker’s own agent is in negotiations with the Tricolor’s board to facilitate the transfer.

Versatile, powerful, and with goal-scoring ability, Cuello could be an interesting option for Claudio Úbeda. 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 more options in attack.

In a rather short squad, Cuello is currently an undisputed starter in Damián Ayude’s team’s attack. A starter in both preseason friendlies as a ‘9’, tonight he saw a red card just 5 minutes in for an inexplicable headbutt in the 0-0 draw against Cerro Porteño in Uruguay.

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