Overview
- The Boca Juniors president made the vow in an informal exchange during the presentation of new signings, a moment captured on video that quickly spread among supporters.
- At La Bombonera after a 1–0 opening win over Deportivo Riestra, he handed a signed No. 10 jersey to fan-journalist Alexis Dassie as he delivered the message.
- Riquelme had recently said the players “know they are in debt,” framing the new season with heightened expectations for performance.
- Club directors argue the squad is competitive and point to arrivals Ángel Romero and Santiago Ascacíbar as key reinforcements.
- The promise intensifies pressure on the team and coaching staff as Boca embarks on the Torneo Apertura, Copa Argentina and Copa Libertadores, with creativity in attack still under scrutiny.