The Colombian striker Miguel Angel Borja had generated much speculation regarding his future in River Plate facing the transfer market, but finally, the managers confirmed the plan they have with the 'Colibrí' for 2024.
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The same president of River Plate, Jorge Brito, closed the possibility that Borja leave the institution and in an interview with ESPN, The manager reported that the forward will continue under the orders of the coach Martin Demichelis.
We are happy because Miguel (Borja) is a player with unique characteristics and it is important to be able to keep someone from his international hierarchy
“We are happy because Miguel (Borja) is a player with unique characteristics and it is important to be able to keep someone from his international hierarchy,” said Jorge Brito.
So things, Borja He will continue to defend the Argentine team's shirt, at least for 2024 and we will have to wait and see what will happen to the Colombian later.
Borja In the 2023 season he did not have enough activity after competing with Salomón Rondón, but after the departure of the Venezuelan, the 'Colibrí' will seek to return to his place as the permanent '9' of Demichelis.
Borja received an offer from the United States
A soccer team USA was interested in the services of the 30-year-old attacker from Córdoba to play for the Major League Soccer (MLS) this 2024.
According to the journalist ESPN, Javier Gil Navarro, the team that wanted the forward of the The Colombian national team is Austin FC. However, the approach was rejected, due to the low offer that did not convince the Argentine club.
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The Texas team would have brought the representative of Borja, Juan Pablo Pachón, an offer of $3.5 million for 80 percent of his pass.
The proposal was quickly rejected by the Núñez club, which at the time paid Junior de Barranquilla 8 million dollars. Furthermore, the one born in the municipality of Tierralta is the only attacking option that coach Martín Demichelis has at this moment after the departure of Venezuelan Salomón Rondón.
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