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Boca Juniors transfer activity and roster restructuring

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In late July 2026, Boca Juniors sought to bolster its squad following injuries to strikers Adam Bareiro, Miguel Merentiel, and Milton Giménez. The club targeted midfielder Tomás Belmonte to replace Mikel Amondarain and negotiated for striker Lucas Passerini, though talks ended after Belgrano’s €5 million fee was deemed excessive. President Juan Román Riquelme also criticized a defensive lapse during a Copa Sudamericana penalty-shootout win over O’Higgins, stating, “No te pueden hacer un gol de lateral.” As the transfer window progressed, the club pursued Tigre forward David Romero in a deal reported around $12 million. On 1 August, coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena excluded five players from his plans: right-backs Juan Barinaga and Marcelo Weigandt, defenders Mauricio Benítez and Marcelo Saracchi, and midfielder Juan Ramírez. Forward Nicolás Orsini terminated his contract after being sidelined and signed with Barracas Central through December 2027. By late August, Boca shifted focus to defensive reinforcements. The club entered negotiations for Independiente defender Kevin Lomónaco, offering $3 million for 50% of his rights against a $7 million valuation. They also identified Argentinos Juniors While Lomónaco’s profile does not perfectly align with Arruabarrena’s tactical preferences, the technical staff remains open to the move. The administration may accelerate these discussions if defender Francisco Álvarez Lautaro Di Lollo departs for Benfica. Additionally, 19-year-old Leonel Flores has emerged as a priority, despite his $7 million release clause. key attacking talent under Arruabarrena, transitioning from the youth ranks to become a significant offensive reference. Meanwhile, a planned loan move for Juan Barinaga to Racing collapsed due to FIFA-imposed restrictions on Racing regarding debts to Monaco, leaving the defender at Boca.

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  1. 2026-08-22 19:53 UTC Boca Juniors transfer activity and roster restructuring
  2. 2026-08-21 20:38 UTC Boca Juniors transfer activity and roster restructuring
  3. 2026-08-02 11:33 UTC Boca Juniors transfer woes and player unrest
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  6. 2026-07-31 20:30 UTC Boca Juniors transfer woes and player unrest
  7. 2026-07-31 18:39 UTC Boca Juniors transfer and injury challenges

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