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Valentín Barco Says He Won’t Respond to Riquelme, Claims Boca Ignored His Calls Before Exit

He says Boca’s football council ignored his calls ahead of his exit via a release clause.

Overview

  • In a new interview, the Strasbourg player said he has no relationship with the Boca president and sees no point in engaging with his remarks.
  • He recounted calling Boca’s Consejo de Fútbol in the final days before departing and said no one answered.
  • He added that his preference had been to remain at the club for six to twelve more months, a plan he says fell through.
  • Barco left by triggering his release clause for a move to Brighton in 2023 and later established himself in Ligue 1 with Racing de Estrasburgo.
  • He thanked Boca supporters, signaled openness to a future return, and his stance follows Riquelme’s 2024 criticism that the decision was the player’s responsibility.