Boca readies for a semi‑final showdown with Vasco da Gama in the Copa Sudamericana, and will face a striker they know well despite never wearing the Xeneize shirt. Alan Lescano, a recent Brazilian‑side signing, had been on Juan Román Riquelme‘s wish list during the latest transfer window.
The 24‑year‑old attacking midfielder surged onto Boca’s radar in March after the club freed a slot by losing Lucas Blondel and set its sights on an Argentinos Juniors star. From Rio de la Plata contacts emerged to discuss terms for a possible deal.
Negotiations progressed, yet the biggest hurdle lay in Lescano’s economic rights. At that time Argentinos and Gimnasia each owned a share, so any move required both parties’ approval. Moreover, the La Paternal side wasn’t keen to let go of one of its key assets. In my view, losing Lescano would be a blow for Argentinos. Will Argentinos eventually cash in on the deal?