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Boca Juniors drop Passerini deal as Argentine clubs reshape transfer market
Boca Juniors ended negotiations for striker Lucas Passerini after Belgrano’s $5 million price tag was deemed excessive. Club president Juan Román Riquelme later criticised the squad’s defensive lapse, saying “No te pueden hacer un gol de lateral” following Boca’s penalty‑shootout win over O’Higgins in the Copa Sudamericana.
The Argentine market also saw Boca discussing a $12 million acquisition of Tigre forward David Romero, while River’s Giuliano Galoppo is exploring a move to Rosario Central after being sidelined. Independiente Rivadavia opened talks to bring Boca defender Juan Barinaga on loan, and River’s Maxi Salas is close to a year‑long loan to the same club. Independiente coach Gustavo Quinteros warned he needs two or three reinforcements after a 1‑0 win over Newell’s. Talleres coach Jorge Sampaoli made a controversial statement after a defeat, claiming he is “overvalued”.
Entities
Boca Juniors · Carlos Palacios · Giuliano Galoppo · Gustavo Quinteros · Independiente Rivadavia · Juan Román Riquelme · Leandro Díaz · Leandro Paredes · Lucas Passerini · Miguel Borja · O'Higgins · River Plate
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marcelo Díaz said he has no personal connection with former Universidad de Chile president Michael Clark.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Boca Juniors abandoned negotiations for Lucas Passerini because Belgrano demanded a $5 million transfer fee. www.eldia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gustavo Quinteros said Independiente needs two to three new signings after a 1‑0 win over Newell's. noticiasargentinas.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] River Plate will loan Ignacio Zaballa to San Lorenzo while retaining 30 % of his economic rights.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Carlos Palacios has had limited playing time at Boca Juniors and is exploring a possible move to Colo Colo. redgol.cl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Leandro Paredes publicly confronted Sebastián Villa after Boca's Copa Sudamericana match against O'Higgins.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eduardo Godoy was appointed liquidator of the Sartor case at Universidad de Chile, stating club operations will continue unchanged.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Giuliano Galoppo is considering a transfer to Rosario Central after being sidelined by River Plate. lapaginamillonaria.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Juan Román Riquelme said “No te pueden hacer un gol de lateral” after Boca’s Copa Sudamericana qualification. www.lagaceta.com.ar · www.mejorinformado.com · www.0223.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Boca Juniors is still searching for a striker, with a recommendation of Leandro Díaz from Atlético Tucumán.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Boca Juniors advanced to the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana after winning a penalty shoot‑out against O'Higgins. www.lagaceta.com.ar · www.mejorinformado.com · www.0223.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Boca Juniors abandoned negotiations for striker Lucas Passerini because Belgrano demanded a US$5 million transfer fee. www.eldia.com