Boca Accelerates Talks for Álvarez
Boca Juniors' board is finalizing a formal offer to sign center-back Francisco Álvarez of Argentinos Juniors. The player was specifically requested by coach Vasco Arruabarrena to strengthen the defense. Despite considering other options, the manager focused exclusively on the La Paternal defender, who has become the coaching staff's top priority to address defensive needs.
Release Clause Is the Main Hurdle
The primary obstacle for the club is Álvarez's $7 million release clause. Although negotiations had stalled recently due to the high price, the board led by Juan Román Riquelme decided to reopen talks. The club is refining financial details to submit an attractive proposal to Argentinos Juniors, who hold the defender until 2029.
