Despite the back and forth, the American club made a decision with La Joya.
It was a long story, but it came to an end. Alan Velasco, currently in Dallas, had serious chances of returning to Argentine football. Boca was after him and wanted to sign him at all costs in a negotiation that took longer than expected. Independiente also joined late, and River got involved on the sly after the arrival of Marcelo Gallardo.
The American club was hoping, at the very least, to recover what it had invested in the Jewel. Without going any further, Xeneize was negotiating for 7.5 million dollars plus bonuses including 80% of the fee, just what North America was asking for. Despite this, the ending was not the best for the blue and gold team.
Dallas was looking favorably on the proposal, as it was exactly what they were asking for. However, the proximity of the transfer market closing date made them back off. The book is about to close in the MLS, and this would leave the North American club without the possibility of replacing Velasco if they sell him. For this reason, they ended up rejecting Boca’s offer.
The truth is that the Xeneize has had their eye on the young player for a long time, even before the arrival of Diego Martínez, and will hardly give up on signing him in the future. For the moment, The only reality is that Alan Velasco will not wear the Boca shirt for the rest of the year.
