The loss of Marchesín and doubts with Brey's physique force Xeneize to seek reinforcements for the goal, and he would already have two strong candidates
Boca is already starting to move in the pass market with a clear priority: strengthening the arc. Agustín Marchesín's injury and Leandro Brey's physical discomfort in the last game against Barcelona in Guayaquil left Claudio Úbeda with few options to face the final stretch ofthe season, where the team competes in the Apertura Tournament and the
Copa Libertadores.
Currently, the coaching staff has only Javier García and the youth Fernando Rodríguezas alternatives, a situation that set off alarm bells in the leadership led by Juan Román Riquelme. Therefore, the decision is to move forward with an experienced archer for the second semester
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In this context, one of the main objectives is Geronimo Rulli. The world champion, today at Olympique de Marseille, appears as an international hierarchy option. Although his arrival would not be easy from an economic point of view, at Boca they understand that he could be a key addition to a sensitive position. In addition, his contract with the French club ends in June next year, a detail that could facilitate a possible negotiation
. Rulli has a contract with Marseille until mid-2027
At the same time, the name of Walter Benítez is also gaining strength. The goalkeeper who emerged from Quilmes is viewed favourably by managers and has little participation in the Crystal Palace, which positions him as
a more accessible alternative.
In this case, one factor that plays in favor is the good relationship of Kristian Bereit, the goalkeeper's representative, maintains a good relationship with the xeneize leadership and works with players on the squad such as Ander Herrera and Santiago Ascacibar. This link could pave the way if formal conversations move forward
. Benítez has little shooting at the Crystal Palace
Meanwhile, in Boca they know that they will have to make a significant financial effort if they want to close either of the two archers. With the mid-year market on the horizon, the club is accelerating efforts to resolve one of the squad's most urgent positions
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The numbers of Rulli and Bénitez in their clubs
Since his arrival in Marseille in mid-2024, Rulli played 6,390 minutes, spread over 71 games, of which he was undefeated in 13, while in the rest he scored 98 goals.
For his part, in just under a year at the Palace, Benítez played just 750 minutes in 8 games, receiving 7 goals in 5 of them and finishing undefeated in the other 3
