Since Boca Juniors' interest in signing Venezuelan striker Yeferson Soteldo was announced, there has been much speculation about his possible arrival at Bombonera for the 2024 season. During this time, the Xeneize team will compete in the Copa Sudamericana and at the winger's current club Play FC Vinotinto is aiming for a return to the top division of Brazilian football.
If the talented attacker's signing is completed, he would be the fourth footballer from the Prairies to defend the gold and blue. Who were the others? Check it out in the note below.
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Soteldo to Boca: Which other Venezuelans were in the club?
- Jan Hurtado
In July 2019, Jan Hurtado signed with Boca Juniors on a four-year deal, having previously worked at Gimnasia Esgrima de La Plata. The striker arrived at the Buenos Aires club full of expectations and made his debut in the second half of the game against Paranaense in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. He scored his first goal until Matchday 7 of the 2019–20 Super League against San Lorenzo. The team's most important goal came when he scored in the second leg of the Libertadores semi-final against River Plate. However, they were eliminated in this game against the millionaire team on goal difference.
- Ricardo David Paez
The son of former coach Richard Páez, he spent a short time with Boca Juniors in 1998 when he was part of the reserve team of the American multi-champion team. At that time he was only 19 years old. The attacking midfielder was there when the team, led by Carlos Bianchi at the time, was on its way to dominance, not just in this part of the world but internationally as well.
- Jorge Rojas
Despite not having any minutes at the club, Jorge Rojas officially became the first Venezuelan footballer to be part of the historic Argentina team. It was in the Xeneize store between 1997 and 1998.
What is known about Soteldo's signing with Boca for 2024?
Yeferson Soteldo representative Sebastián Cano, speaking to a media outlet, reported that his sponsor was sought after by several clubs in Argentina, including Boca Juniors, following his good performances in the Brazilian league with Santos and the national team, including Venezuela in the qualification. Furthermore, he stated that Soteldo “knows the importance of Boca as a club” and that “we will sit down and talk in the next few days.”
On the other hand, ESPN Argentina mentions that Soteldo would leave the eventual arrival of the “King” in the background, although the name that sounded strong as a reinforcement for the Boca Juniors next season was that of the Chilean Arturo Vidal.