Arturo Vidal’s Journey to Boca Juniors: The Frustrated Arrival and Future Prospects

2023-08-25 18:28:40

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King Arthur spoke in Argentina regarding his frustrated arrival at Boca Juniors a few months ago. “It didn’t happen but I did my best to make it happen and the person I spoke to did too,” he said.

By Patricio Echague

Updated on 08/25/2023 – 2:28 p.m. CLT

Updated on 08/25/2023 – 2:28 p.m. CLT

© Getty Images y Athletico Paranaense.Vidal sent a clear message to Juan Román Riquelme.

Arturo Vidal until not long ago in the orbit of Boca Juniors, having concrete options to reach one of the greatest in Argentine soccer. The King first had contacts in mid-2022 and now a few months ago, before changing Flamengo for Athletico Paranaense.

The Chilean midfielder himself commented on what those approaches were, making it clear on TNT Sports Argentina that his desire was to defend the Xeneize shirt, something that is not closed to the future. What’s more, the King sent a clear message to Juan Román Riquelme.

“I was very excited. I was very close to playing in Argentina. I spoke with a very important person when I returned from Europe to South America, there I was nothing to play in Argentine soccer, “said the Chilean.

In this sense, the one trained in Colo Colo maintained that “it did not happen but I did my best to make it happen and the person with whom I spoke too. It did not come to fruition but both parties did their best. Why was it not given? That’s a little more private. Sorry for not being able to tell (laughs).”

To close, the Chilean midfielder sent a clear message to the Boca leadership. “It is Román (Riquelme) who has to call me. I have a contract until December in Paranaense”.

In addition, King Arthur analyzed the present of his league in comparison to the rest of the region, stating that “Brazilian teams are very strong. Economically they are better than all the teams in South America and that makes the difference”.

Arturo Vidal will be at Athletico Paranaense until December of this year. From then on he can trade as a free player. | Photo: Getty Images.

“Boca is the only one who can fight for their claws, for the fans, because playing in the Bombonera must be crazy. The Brazilians suffer a bit there, but it will be complicated. In the semifinals there will be three Brazilian teams and one Argentine. I hope he can arrive and be the Boca champion, but it will be difficult, ”he concluded.

How many games has Arturo Vidal played in Athletico Paranaense?

The Chilean midfielder has played seven games with the Paranaense shirt following being presented as a reinforcement last July 14.

When does Vidal’s Paranaense play?

Vidal’s Athletico Paranaense will play for date 21 of the Brasileirão once morest Fluminense this Sunday, August 27, starting at 5:30 p.m. (Chilean time) at the Arena da Baixada.

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