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Boca Secures Marino Hinestroza as First 2026 Reinforcement in Reported $5 Million Move

The 23-year-old is slated for early-January preseason following scrutiny over a viral knife photo.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Boca agreed to pay about $5 million for the winger’s full rights from Atlético Nacional, with Gastón Edul citing a completed operation.
  • Hinestroza signaled the move on Instagram with blue and yellow hearts and an hourglass before coverage labeled him Boca’s first addition for 2026.
  • The player drew criticism after posting a photo showing a knife on a bed and later resharing it, which fueled debate among fans and commentators.
  • Journalist Diego Díaz faced backlash for xenophobic on-air remarks about Hinestroza during a PicadoTV segment discussing Boca’s transfer plans.
  • Boca plans further attacking reinforcements and has talks tracked for defender Gastón Hernández, as Hinestroza is expected to report for preseason around January 3 under Claudio Úbeda.