After the elimination in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores, Boca fully engaged in planning for the second half of the year. With several fronts open ahead of the upcoming transfer market, one of the main concerns of the xeneize management revolves around the goal, especially after the serious injury suffered by their starting goalkeeper, Agustín Marchesín, who will be out of action until the end of the year.
In this context, the name that has started to gain traction in the halls of La Bombonera is Sergio Rochet. The goalkeeper from Inter de Porto Alegre and regular starter for the Uruguay National Team is emerging as one of the preferred options for the management led by Juan Román Riquelme to fill a position they consider a priority to reinforce.
At 33 years old, the goalkeeper is experiencing a moment of international consolidation. In addition to being a key player in the gaúcho team, everything indicates that he will be the goalkeeper for La Celeste during the 2026 World Cup, where he will again be one of the references for the team coached by Marcelo Bielsa.
The contractual situation of Rochet could work in Boca's favor. His contract with Inter ends on the next 31st of December, which means the Brazilian club risks losing him for free in a few months. This condition could facilitate negotiations and significantly reduce the amount of a potential transfer, although there is an automatic renewal clause that could be activated if he meets certain objectives during the season.
Beyond the sporting interest, the Xeneize will need to resolve a regulatory issue before formally pursuing the Uruguayan. Currently, the squad has filled the maximum quota of foreign players allowed to sign on the roster. Among the names occupying those spots are Edinson Cavani, Ander Herrera, Carlos Palacios, Williams Alarcón, and Ángel Romero. Additionally, Marcelo Saracchi will return from his loan in the coming weeks, which complicates the situation even further.
