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Riquelme Says Medical Flag Halted Boca Move for Paolo Guerrero

The Boca Juniors president disclosed the aborted pursuit on Enfocados after a club evaluation raised a knee concern.

Overview

  • Juan Román Riquelme confirmed on Jefferson Farfán’s Enfocados that Boca explored signing Paolo Guerrero when he returned as a club executive.
  • Riquelme said Boca’s doctor, knee specialist Jorge Pablo Batista, examined Guerrero and detected a problem that stopped the deal.
  • He added that he also inquired about Farfán as a potential signing, describing both players as profiles suited to Boca.
  • Coverage notes Guerrero remains with Alianza Lima and is expected to compete in the 2026 Liga 1 season.
  • Riquelme praised Christian Cueva’s talent in the same interview and acknowledged the midfielder’s recent knee troubles.