Pass Market
Boca wants to strengthen the midfield. The intention of the Football Council and a suggestion from the coach.
By Damian Schnaiderman
06/13/2024 – 16:53hs ART
Mouth He knows that he has to reinforce the middle of the field in this pass market and the clock is ticking. He Xeneize aims to bring midfielders to play the round of 16 series of Copa Sudamericana and Juan Román Riquelme’s plan A is Tomás Belmonte. But Diego Martínez offered him another alternative.
According to journalist Martín Costa on Radio Continental, the DT made a specific request for the position: Although he would approve Belmonte, he wants an attempt to be made to Giuliano Galoppo. And the Council is closely monitoring its situation.
Riquelme called Belmonte and the midfielder said ‘yes’ to get to Boca. That is why now the contacts are directly with the Toluca. But it will not be an easy negotiation. And the offensive midfielder from San Pablo is in the folder.
Galoppo, Belmonte’s plan B
Plan A is Tomás Belmonte. But if the negotiation with Toluca for one reason or another does not prosper, The Council will pick up the phone and contact Galoppo to see if he is interested in reaching Boca in this market.
Parallel, Riquelme He already made advances for Fausto Vera. Boca sent an offer to Corinthians for 50% of the 24-year-old midfielder’s transfer. The intention is to close both: Belmonte and the former Argentinos Juniors as soon as possible.
Giuliano Galoppo was offered to Boca
Giuliano Galoppo foffered to Boca a few weeks ago, when his future in Brazil was uncertain. The footballer’s entourage assured that he could work on a loan with a purchase option. dSince the arrival of Luis Zubeldía he gained ground and now his situation is different.
The 25-year-old midfielder stood out at Banfield in Argentina and his numbers in San Pablo (where he suffered several injuries that prevented him from continuing) are also good: he has 10 goals and 4 assists in 51 games played.
Diego Martínez asked the Football Council for a right back
Diego Martínez insists on something that is not a priority for the Football Council: The coach wants to bring a right back who is an alternative for the Peruvian Luis Advíncula. But those who manage the Xeneize market for now maintain a clear position.
According to journalist Augusto César on ESPN, dFrom Boca they responded to the coach that they do not see bringing a substitute right back as a priority. AND that for that position he can count on Nicolás Figal (he played on several occasions in that position) and the youth players Tiago Simoni and Dylan Gorosito.
