Boca Juniors officially announced the arrival of Santiago Ascacíbar and Ángel Romero as their first reinforcements for the 2026 season. The players were presented after completing medical checks and signing contracts. Midfielder Ascacíbar generated excitement among xeneize fans with a statement about preferring Boca over River Plate.
Boca Juniors closed the 2026 transfer market with the addition of two high-profile players: midfielder Santiago Ascacíbar and forward Ángel Romero. Reports indicate that Ascacíbar, a recent champion with Estudiantes de La Plata, became the second addition to Claudio Úbeda's squad after agreeing to the move and undergoing a medical check on January 27.
On January 28, both players were presented at a press conference attended by Juan Román Riquelme, the club's vice president. Ascacíbar spoke to the press after his first training session as a Xeneize player and made a statement that thrilled Boca fans: he expressed that he did not want to go to River Plate, delighting the supporters.
These reinforcements arrive at a key moment for Boca, bolstering the team ahead of the new season. The signings were finalized at the end of the transfer window, highlighting the club's management in Argentine football.
