❌ Non-transferable: Palmeiras eyed Merentiel, but he stays at Boca | OneFootball

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In early 2023, Miguel Merentiel arrived on loan at Boca Juniors. His card belonged to Palmeiras. The Uruguayan striker had a good season with Xeneize, which then made use of the purchase option and paid $3 million.

Today, 'La Bestia' is a key player on Fernando Gago's team, even if he's a substitute. He's comfortable at the club and is very loved by the fans. The other Uruguayan, Edinson Cavani, is captain and reference, so Merentiel is content with being the first alternative to the number 9 position.

And he's very good with that. Palmeiras started some inquiries to take the 28-year-old striker back, but Merentiel has no intention of leaving. Boca declared him non-transferable.

Although Gago's arrival sent him to the bench —the coach doesn't play with a double 9, like Martínez did—, Merentiel is still a highly valued player by 'Pintita', who contributed to closing the door to Palmeiras.

On the one hand, it's very likely that Cavani won't be available for all matches, and on the other hand, 'La Bestia' has proven to be an important revulsive for the team coming in from the bench. Just look at his assist in Carlos Palacios' goal for the win against Huracán in the last match.

Merentiel now has a contract with Boca until December 2027.

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