Boca Loans: Two Young Players Depart After First Division Debut

In Boca, the paths for the kids who emerged in the quarry are not the same for everyone. Some establish themselves quickly, others need time and there are those who remain in that uncomfortable point where the talent is enough, but the place does not appear. In this scenario, the club begins to make decisions thinking about the immediate future and real development. Therefore, with the already confirmed departure of Jabes Saralegui and other kids, In addition, Mateo Mendia and Santiago Dalmasso, two youth players who already had their debut in Primera and who were part of the last cycle, are now one step away from leaving on loan to Platense.

The center back and the midfielder appear on that list of players who have to make the leap to seek to add shooting and minutes. The two were protagonists of a Reserve that closed a brilliant 2025, with the Projection Tournament Cup and Champions Trophy included. Both were called up for the match against Millonarios. And they both know that, today, in the current Boca, there are not enough minutes.

Mendía’s case is clear. Captain and leader of the Reserve, the category is already too small. But in Primera the panorama is different: internal competition grew, the options multiplied and today it is running from behind. With just seven official matches since his debut with Boca in 2024, the defender understands that he needs real filming and continuity. Platense, who had already followed him closely in this market, returned to the fray and appears as a logical exit to start gaining experience in the top category.

Something similar happens with Dalmasso. Dynamic midfielder, key piece of Mariano Herrón’s champion Reserve, and one of the kids who aroused the most attention in Boca Predio. He debuted in First Division in 2024 under the guidance of Diego Martínez; In total he has three games with the Primera, adding minutes from the bench, but he has not yet managed to fully enter the consideration. Calamar’s interest is not coincidental: they see him as a versatile player, with energy and room for growth, ideal for a team that will also have international competition this year with the Copa Libertadores.

Now, the idea is clear: let them play. If the agreements are finalized, Boca will not put obstacles. The reading is simple and is in line with what has already happened with other youth players: Better to add games, friction and responsibilities outside than to wait for a chance that may take a while.