A few days after the closing of the book of passes, Mouth It doesn’t go off the market. And everything suggests that between now and Thursday he will add a new reinforcement to the squad Hugh Ibarra. Who is it about? By Miguel Merentiel, ex Godoy Cruz Y Defense and Justice who plays (slightly) in Palmeiras in Brazil. Xeneize already has advanced procedures and plans to close it in the next few hours. Competition for Benedict? Yes, even if the Uruguayan who also had a spell in Spanish football can play as a second striker.
Today Boca have three players in that position: Pipa, who hasn’t bathed since October and owes three suspension dates; Luis Vazquez, out early on due to a muscle problem; Y Nicholas Orsini, who started against Atlético and, although he showed desire, had almost no goal situations. Therefore, the idea of riquelme and the Council must add another variant in attack. And Merentiel, who plays little at Verdao, could be an option.
The Uruguayan striker left Defensa y Justicia in mid-2022, shortly after becoming Copa and Recopa Sudamericana champions. Palmeiras paid US$1,500,000 for 80% of its tokeneven if he rarely used it. Merentiel played ten games (two starters) in 2022, with two goals (at Santos and Bragantino) and just 3 minutes in 2023last Wednesday against Ituano, for Paulista.
The 9 who also played at River in 2021 is 26 years old and has played for several teams throughout his career. debuted in The Sisley Reservoir of his country in 2017, then crossed the lorca and the Valencia II of the rise of Spain and in 2018 ended up in Godoy Cruz, where he did very well. Then he was champion with stick up for and made the leap to the Brazilian league, although it was difficult for him to establish himself in an all-star team. Will Boca be your next destination?
Source: Clarin
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