Boca Juniors negotiate $10 million deal for striker Sebastián Villa

Boca Juniors are reported to be pursuing the return of Argentine forward Sebastián Villa ahead of the upcoming transfer window. Villa, currently at Independiente Rivadavia, has been linked to the club after an Instagram story showing him in the team’s jersey accompanied by blue and yellow heart emojis. Independiente Rivadavia has set a release clause around US$10 million, a figure cited by the club’s president Daniel Vila. Boca’s new coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena is expected to reshape the squad, with negotiations for Villa’s fee likely to focus on a lower amount than the stated clause.

The transfer discussion includes comments that the deal could be sealed once economic terms are agreed, allowing Villa to join Boca for the 2026 pre‑season ahead of the Copa Sudamericana round‑of‑16 tie against O’Higgins at La Bombonera.