After Boca's discolored debut in the League Cup, after a poor performance against Platense, Juan Román Riquelme is focused on closing the transfer market.
In that sense,
Lautaro Blanco arrived in Argentina
and this Monday he will undergo a medical examination.
If there are no problems, he will aim to take the place of Colombian
Frank Fabra
, who had an eight-year romance at Xeneize, and
Marcelo Saracchi
, who is injured.
Blanco's meteoric career, category 1999, began in Rosario Central in November 2020, when he debuted against Godoy Cruz (2-1 victory) after standing out in the 'Canalla' Reserve, where he played as a midfielder or midfielder.
It was Cristian 'Kily' González who decided to lower him to the baseline so that he could become a marker with good footing to surprise on the wing, participate in the attack and assist.
Adapting to his new role on the field never weighed on him and he earned the starting position in the Rosario team, where he knew how to be in the sights of big clubs, such as River de Gallardo, in 2021. This was how, step by step , became one of the best-performing full-backs in Argentine soccer.
After reaching a total of 15 assists, a record that placed him among the best in the world in that position, Spain set their sights on him and he was sold abroad.
In July 2022, after 96 games at Central, Blanco arrived at Elche in Spain, a club in which his representative,
Christian Bragarnik
, appears as a shareholder .
The footballer was acquired for 2,000,000 euros but stayed in Rosario until the end of the year.
In the first part of last year Blanco played a total of 18 games in La Liga and Copa del Rey, where he made two assists.
His performances even caught the attention of Lionel Scaloni, who added him to the first roster of the Argentine National Team that he presented after becoming world champion in Qatar, for the friendlies against Panama and Curacao.
Elche, led by Sebastián Beccacece, was relegated to the Second Division.
The full-back's participation decreased at the start of the new season, with 12 appearances between LaLiga 2 and the Copa del Rey.
As a result of this, in an express negotiation, Boca, Rosario Central and Elche crossed contracts for the defender to arrive at Xeneize and Aaron Molinas to go to Spain.
Blanco arrives at a time when the left back of Diego Martínez's starting team has an asterisk.
Loved, supported and repudiated in varying proportions depending on the seasons and situations,
Frank Yusty Fabra
is part of Boca's history, but that bond seems to be coming to an end.
The Colombian started against Platense due to Saracchi's injury and even generated Xeneize's most dangerous opportunity, but the way seems to be paved to end the contract sooner, which has an expiration date in December 2025.
How is the Boca market continuing?
Beyond this imminent arrival, the idol president Juan Román Riquelme aims to hire
a player with offensive characteristics to enhance the attack
.
And since everything indicates that this Monday
Carlos Palacios
will be officially ruled out , they would go after
Luca Orellano
.
On Saturday, Palacios scored a great goal against Everton in the Viña del Mar Cup. And in Boca they rubbed their hands.
However, after the match, Alfredo Stöhwing ruled him out.
“It is ruled out that Palacios goes to Boca.
We have reached an agreement with the player.
It has already been signed,” said the president of Colo Colo.
And as if that were not enough, the club reinforced it on its social networks.
“Thank you for staying in the greatest one
,” he stated.
“We all know what Boca is, but I am happy here. My dream is to play for Colo Colo, the team I love, so I'm happy
,” said the player, who seemed to say goodbye to the blue and gold illusion.
In this context, the name of Luca Orellano, Vasco Da Gama midfielder, emerged.
On Friday, Ramón Díaz referred to the issue.
“We spoke to Orellano.
He wants to go out.
The club is trying to find a solution.
“I like players who want to stay in Vasco and he asked to leave
,” said the Riojan.
Riquelme would welcome having Orellano, who could provide technique and imbalance to the squad led by Diego Martínez.
The Brazilian club wants to get rid of the player and Boca would try to arrange a loan.
Regarding the rumor that arose in Brazil about Gremio's possible interest in Edinson Cavani, Renato Gaúcho was forceful.
“There is nothing with Cavani or Gabigol.
“Those two names have no chance of coming to Gremio
,” said the coach of the Porto Alegre team.