Scandal in Boca: Cristian Medina asked not to play against Gimnasia due to his move to Fenerbahçe

The player requested this from the coach Fernando Gagoarguing uncertainty due to the delay of his transfer to Turkish football, since there are ongoing negotiations with the Fenerbahcewhich left Gago surprised and without time to tell the Soccer Council.

The squad of Mouth is concentrated in Rosary and faces an important challenge in its objective of classifying the Copa Libertadores 2025which makes the decision of Medinawho was projected as a starter for tonight’s clash.

The midfielder, who was key to Mouth and disputed the Olympic Games in Parisis seen by Gago as a fundamental piece.

However, conversations about his possible departure to Turkish football influenced his desire not to appear in the match.

The negotiation between Mouth and Fenerbahce was marked by disagreements over payment methods. Although the Turks came close to the figure of 15 million dollars that the club intends, its offer to pay the amount in the long term did not convince.

With an initial payment of only 2.8 million dollarsthe rest of the amount would be covered in installments until 2027which complicates the agreement for Mouthwhich needs immediate income.

The request for Medina created tension in Mouthsince there are still two months left before the next transfer market opens, which implies that the player will continue at the club until at least the end of 2024.

Despite this, the midfielder showed his desire to take advantage of the opportunity to transfer to European football, something that, in his own words, he considers crucial for his career.

Raul Cascinia member of the “Xeneize” Football Council, acknowledged that the club received several offers for Medinabut reiterated the importance of the player for the team. Meanwhile, Mouth is preparing to face “Lobo” without one of its midfield figures, in what could be just the beginning of a tense situation between the club and the footballer.