The club that wants to take Ander Herrera out of Athletic Club b6t2p

The transfer market in South America could surprise with a high-profile move: Boca Juniors has set its sights on Ander Herrera. The Argentine club, always attentive to experienced and quality players, is looking to add the Spanish midfielder, currently at Athletic Club de Bilbao. The xeneize leadership has already started preliminary talks with the player's entourage, showing serious intentions to bring in the former Spanish international.

Exclusive advance on #Lopez910 by @radiolared that Boca inquired about Ander Herrera's conditions. The 35-year-old Spanish midfielder plays in Bilbao and was a teammate of Rojo and Cavani. He has a contract with the Basque club until June 2025. The player had already said on several occasions...

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Herrera, 35, is a midfielder with a track record in European football, with stints at teams like PSG and the aforementioned United. His connection with current squad , such as Marcos Rojo, whom he shared a dressing room with in England, and his relationship with coach Fernando Gago, seem to be key factors in this operation. Gago has expressed his interest in having the Spanish player to strengthen a midfield that has shown ups and downs in the last season.

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Although the player has a contract with Athletic until the summer of 2025, it is said that he would be motivated by the possibility of a move to Argentine football, an experience that would bring him closer to the ion of the Boca fans and a leading role in one of the most prestigious teams on the continent. However, Boca's challenge lies in the complexities of negotiations, especially due to the current contractual conditions in Spain.

If this transfer goes through, it would not only mark a significant reinforcement for the squad but also a statement of intent from the Argentine club to compete at the highest level in the season, both domestically and internationally. Next week could be decisive in this operation.

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