Is he leaving or staying?: Arruabarrena's plans with Changuito Zeballos

The arrival of Rodolfo Arruabarrena at Boca not only implies the start of a new football cycle but also important decisions regarding the transfer market. Among them, one appears to be a priority for the future coach: to define what will happen with Exequiel Zeballos.

The "Changuito" contract ends on December 31 and, so far, negotiations to extend the contract have not reached a good outcome. The situation raises concerns at the club because starting July 1, the forward will be eligible to sign a pre-agreement with any institution and, moreover, there are European teams closely following his situation, including Napoli.

In this scenario, Arruabarrena has already set his position. According to Augusto César on Radio La Red, the Vasco considers Zeballos an important piece for the scheme he intends to implement and has requested the management to make an effort to try to renew his contract.

The coach's vision is directly linked to the playing style he wants to develop. The new DT envisions a team with wingers and believes that the player from Santiago can regain prominence as an attacking alternative, especially after a season in which he lost ground following the muscle injury he suffered in February.

Beyond this desire, for now the player's future is uncertain. Although in recent months the player's environment claimed that a significant offer from abroad would be forthcoming, that proposal has not yet formally arrived at the club's offices in La Ribera, which awaits a decision that will allow to know for sure if he will continue in the project or leave.

The other player that Arruabarrena likes

In addition to Zeballos, another player that piques the interest of the new coach is Kevin Zenón. Like the right winger, the midfielder has also lost prominence in recent months and his continuity at the club is not guaranteed.

Arruabarrena values his football characteristics and believes that he can regain the level he showed in his first months wearing the blue and gold jersey. However, the midfielder is considering various alternatives for his future and does not rule out a departure during this transfer window. In this context, a conversation between the coach and the player will be decisive in determining his future.