What came out as a loose phrase in an interview ultimately turned out to be a real and concrete possibility. Miguel Borja, the striker River is releasing, could be one of Boca’s first reinforcements. And although Claudio Ubeda’s continuity is not yet officially assured, Juan Román Riquelme stepped up for the 32-year-old Colombian striker. The president had his eye on a footballer who has already caused a stir on social networks and with whom he would arrive on the banks of the Riachuelo Thirst for revenge.
“Don’t put me in this. I have a brother here who is a Boca fan. He came out as soon as he heard you. You can’t close the doors. I can’t say that.” “I won’t drink this water.”haha,” said the Colombian in a chat with ESPN. Behind him stood Marco, a fanatic xeneizewho emphasized: “Let’s see what Román says. Suddenly we’re going into a box with everyone at La Bombonera. Boca is big in Argentina. He showed it with the Libertadores he has.”
The story seemed to remain ridiculous, but Alberto Márcico went further. “I asked Borja for three or four years and talked to Riquelme about it. It’s the nine that Boca needsalways playing in the area. “Boca needs a goalscorer of this level,” he said Betowho is not part of the club structure, but has a strong voice. “He left River abused, for some reason you don’t feel well as a footballer. It doesn’t happen by itself. I would look for him.” (Gabriel) Batistuta came to Boca from River, he became a goalscorer and idol” he added.
With the passport in his possession at the end of the year, the Argentine nationality that prevents him from taking a foreign position and the desire to continue living in Buenos AiresBorja sees it as positive when he plays the Superclásico in the blue and gold jersey. Riquelme had already scouted him in 2021, when the Colombian returned to Palmeiras after a year and a half on loan at Junior de Barranquilla. How he could find out ClarionThere was contact with his representative, Juan Pablo Pachón.
What if Román calls you, hummingbird? Also note Borja’s confession about the chance he had to reach Xeneize!
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Boca today has three center forwards: Miguel Merentiel, who wants to make an economic leap in his career; Milton Giménez, who is in decline; and Edinson Cavani, an untouchable for Román, although injuries have prevented him from having continuity recently.
Borja, who scored 62 goals in 159 games with the red band, He performed better under Martín Demichelis than under Marcelo Gallardo. In fact, he scored 8 out of 48 goals that year, a goals average of 1 per 8 games. He lost his position and was particularly affected by the penalty he missed in the Monumental against Gimnasia when there were only seconds left to decide the game. River’s defeat hit hard and the Colombian took all the criticism.
Riquelme tries to capitalize on the situation. With a ‘9’ and a catch that could be Argentinos Juniors’ Alan Lescano, he will look to strengthen the team for the 2026 competition that will take them to the Copa Libertadores once again. It will be with Ubeda, although there are still talks with the Rosario coach. On January 2nd, when we return to preseason, the idea is to move forward with inclusions. Of course with Borja at the helm.
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