According to the Argentine media outlet TNT Sports, Boca Juniors Y River Plate are fighting to close the incorporation of Martin Payero in this summer transfer market. A movement that both directives are managing to improve their squads for the final phase of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
The 23-year-old Argentine attacking midfielder was trained in the lower categories of Banfield and went to Middlesbrough in the English second division in the summer of 2021 for 6.75 million euros. Last season he only played 17 games (843 minutes), in which he managed to score a goal and distribute an assist. The possibility is handled that the English team wants to give him up so that he has continuity and can continue to evolve as a footballer.
Martín Payero, the signing for which Boca Juniors and River Plate are fighting
River Plate and Boca Juniors see him as an ideal option to enhance their midfield area. The millionaire group sees him as an interesting option to replace Nico de La Cruz, who seems to be going to La Liga in the coming weeks, and the xeneize wants him to improve his midfield area.
The objective of both would be to close the transfer of Martín Payero for 18 months, that is, for the rest of this season and one more with the possibility of having a purchase option to close his transfer permanently after the loan. An interesting move for both parties.
