The jewel of the Liniers club was in the orbit of different Argentine clubs. If the pass is finalized, he would join for the next season.
While you are negotiating with Fernando Gago to be the new coach to replace Diego Martinez, Boca began negotiating for a jewel from Vélezequipment championship leader local, which was already in the intentions of several clubs.
It is about Valentin Gomezthe central defender who He was one step away from being River’s reinforcement in the last transfer market. This transfer did not come to fruition for a physical problem that the player had in the meniscus of his left knee, which caused him to fail the medical exams.
The xeneize would not be affected by this issue, given that Gómez continued playing in the Liniers institution without any inconvenience. Furthermore, the club is willing to pay the amount they ask for him, unlike River.
Likewise, the specific numbers of the negotiation are not yet known. But since Football Council they stated that The arrival of the defender to the riverside club is “very advanced”. The intention of the leadership is for him to join from the next preseason, with the new coach who takes over.
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The reason why Boca accelerated to incorporate Gómez
The departure of Nicolas Valentini to European football and the doubts surrounding the future of Marcos Rojocurrent captain, increase the need to hire a left-footed central defender. For that very reason, Boca decided to accelerate for Gómez to fill that position.
Furthermore, if Rojo does not continue, the only player that would be left for the xeneize in that position would be Aaron Anselminowho was already sold to English Chelsea for a sum of US$20 million. And although the London institution loaned it for one year, it has the possibility of taking it with it in December of this year.
On the other hand, Valentín Gómez is only 21 years old and was already captain of both Vélez and the Argentina U-20 National Team. This means that it represents a reinforcement of hierarchy, with great resale capacity at the same time, due to its young age.
Source: Ambito
