Soccer player celebrating a goal wearing the San Lorenzo jersey with the Boca Juniors crest in the background — Gastón Hernández is on the shortlist to join Boca | La Derecha Diario

Camara — Gastón Hernández is on the shortlist to join Boca | La Derecha Diario

Boca made an offer for Gastón Hernández and is awaiting San Lorenzo's response

Near the close of the transfer window, the central defender is of interest to Riquelme, who has already sent a formal offer to Ciclón and is awaiting their response

21/07/2025 11:31:00h

Editorial Team

Boca hasn't withdrawn from the transfer market. President Juan Román Riquelme is looking to strengthen the defense and has set his sights on Gastón Hernández, one of the key players forSan Lorenzo.

The club from La Ribera submitted an offer of 4 million dollars to purchase the 27-year-old defender's transfer rights, a proposal that is already in the hands of Ciclón's management, although there hasn't been an official response yet.

Soccer player in a white San Lorenzo uniform running on the field during a match

Boca offered 4 million dollars for Gastón Hernández | La Derecha Diario

Hernández, who had already been linked to Xeneize last summer, spoke after the goalless draw against Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and addressed the possible transfer: "No one has called me. I try to distance myself from everything. Today I'm not thinking about anything other than San Lorenzo. It would be disrespectful to think about anything else while wearing the captain's armband," he stated.

Initially, the coaching staff led by Miguel Ángel Russowants him to compete as the first-choice center back. Boca urgently needs to strengthen that position, since Lautaro Di Lollo is the only available option after Nicolás Figal's injury in the opening match against Argentinos Juniors. This is compounded by the imminent departure of Cristian Lema, who will no longer be considered.

Older man with gray hair and a dark suit speaking at a press conference with a blue background and a microphone in front of him

Russo needs to strengthen Boca's defense | La Derecha Diario

So far in his career, Hernández has played 95 matches wearing the blaugrana jersey and scored three goals. In 2023, a rupture of the cruciate ligaments in his right knee kept him off the field for several months. Now, he's once again on Boca's radar, and the ball is in San Lorenzo's court.

When the transfer window closes

The transfer window will close this Thursday, July 25. However, there is an option for an additional period from the 26th of the same month until August 31 at 6:00 p.m. if the club sold or loaned players abroad.

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