Boca Juniors had until this November 30 to make use of the purchase option for Edwin Cardona, a player valued at $ 5 million by Xolos de Tijuana. The Argentine club did not communicate with the Mexican and this confirms that it will not pay the requested money, will let the player terminate their loan contract (December 31) and will evaluate if there is any possibility of retaining it for 2022 under that transfer figure.
According to the Argentine press, Boca’s intention It will be to negotiate with Xolos an extension of the loan or significantly lower the purchase price, the Xeneize leadership will not invest 5 million for it. His controversies off the court and you continue injuries made the club not pay that millionaire sum.
“The leadership headed by Jorge Amor Ameal He has already communicated to the Mexican club that they are willing to buy it if there is a significant downgrade (about 50 percent). There are decisive weeks ahead for Cardona, “says TyC Sports.
One of the obstacles that would prevent the continuity of Cardona’s loan in Boca is the salary. Tijuana pays him half in dollars and he would not be willing to continue doing so. If there is a new assignment, the Argentines will have to take care of the entire salary.
Boca Juniors have 3 games left in 2021, two of the Professional League and the final of the Argentine Cup against the winner of Talleres de Córdoba and Godoy Cruz. Edwin’s performance will be critical to see what move the leaders make in relation to your future.
