Overview
- The Boca midfielder, who made his first Superclásico appearance on Tuesday in a 1–0 win at River, said on Radio La Red he would like another meeting in the playoffs.
- He described himself as a Boca fan since childhood and said he told his agent he did not want to play for River.
- He said the attention at Boca is far larger nationwide and that it pushes him to stay at his highest level.
- His January move from Estudiantes drew anger from parts of that fan base, and his latest statements revived the dispute even as he says he keeps close ties and feels a “giant affection” for the club.
- Under coach Claudio Úbeda he has settled alongside Leandro Paredes in central midfield, and he said he is ready to accept a call to Argentina if selected.