The transfer market continues with its course and Juan Roman Riquelme He wants to strengthen the squad for this season full of competitions. In addition to the two center forwards, the idea is to add a winger and the goal already has a name and surname: Marino Hinestroza.
Negotiations began a few weeks ago and there was even talk of an agreement, but some details slowed down the efforts. Although “Xeneize” are optimistic, they also know that there is a lot of competition for the signing of the forward. But a phrase from the Colombian calms the blue and gold boss.
What did Marino Hinestroza say to Juan Román Riquelme?
With the Copa Libertadores between his eyebrows, Riquelme wants Hinestroza as soon as possible. And the manager knows very well that there are interested parties in his move, but a call from the footballer himself could bring peace of mind to the club’s offices.
This is what journalist Germán García Grova stated in TyC Sports: “What does Boca have in its favor? I know that as we close the year, Between these comings and goings, Riquelme picked up the phone, spoke to the Colombian and the footballer told him ‘look, you have the priority’. Now, if this continues to drag on, he will listen to other offers.”
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Hinestroza, one of Boca’s priorities for 2026. Photo: Atlético Nacional Official
As for the competitors, both are Brazilians and will play in international cups. “Both Santos and Fluminense asked for conditions for the winger and there are two realities“added the aforementioned source who also clarified the outlook for the two rivals in this transfer market.
“Today, Fluminense does not have a place, it is working with Hulk as the first option and the Colombian would be a little relegated. And Santos, if he does not finish convincing Independiente with the bank guarantees, which are 6 million dollars, he is going to put them at Atlético Nacional so that Hinestroza can play for the Brazilian team,” García Grova completed.
What is the detail that remains to be resolved for Hinestroza’s arrival in Boca?
Boca’s leadership is looking for reinforcements for 2026 and Hinestroza is one of the priorities for the beginning of the transfer market. There is still no agreement and details remain to be resolved. Pointing out in this regard, Columbus Crew can be a key actor for the ‘ok’ for the Colombian attacker.
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Journalist Facundo Pérez clarified the situation in DSports and mentioned the role that the American team can play: “50% of the pass is from Atlético Nacional and 50% is from Columbus Crew. That is, there would be 2.5 for each of the clubs. The one who has to take charge of the 8% that corresponds to the footballer for the transfer is Atlético Nacional.”
“What do they say at Atlético Nacional? ‘We sell it for 5 million and of the 2.5 million that correspond to me, I end up getting almost 2 million.’
