Boca Juniors are interested in signing FC Dallas star Alan Velasco in a move that would potentially see the Argentine return to his homeland.
- Boca target Argentine ace
- Joined Dallas in 2022
- Has made 54 MLS appearances
WHAT HAPPENED?
Velasco has been battling an ACL injury and has been ruled out for the MLS season. However, he remains a prominent player on Boca’s shortlist, with TyC Sports reporting that the Argentine club’s president, Juan Roman Riquelme, is a huge fan of the player.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
While Velasco is currently injured, his contract expires in December 2025, and Boca appear to be laying the groundwork for a free transfer at the end of next season. Nevertheless, the report claims that the playmaker would rather move to Europe, meaning Boca will have to move quickly; he can sign a pre-contract with a European club from July of 2025.
DID YOU KNOW?
Velasco has made 64 appearances for Dallas in total and has scored 13 goals, while registering seven assists. Before his move, he played for Independiente, making 69 senior appearances. He is still only 21 and is a former Argentina youth international.
WHAT NEXT?
Boca will likely continue a watching brief over Velasco as he continues his injury recovery. If he does hit the ground running after his comeback, the Argentine giants may well formalise their interest.
