Boca Juniors announced on Sunday the signing of Colombian goalkeeper Álvaro Montero from Vélez Sarsfield, a move that strengthens the goalkeeping position of the team from La Ribera. The club, currently second in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 30 points (8W-6D-2L in 16 games), aims to consolidate its position in the title race, just one point behind leaders Estudiantes de La Plata. Montero, 31, arrives after his participation in the 2026 World Cup in North America, where Colombia reached the round of 16.

Why is Montero joining Boca Juniors?

The club urgently needs an experienced goalkeeper after the serious knee injury to Agustín Marchesín, who will not return to action until next year. Montero, who will join the team after passing medical tests on Tuesday, will compete for the starting position with young Leandro Brey. With a career that includes stints at Millonarios, Deportes Tolima, and San Lorenzo, the Colombian takes on the challenge of replacing a legend like Óscar Córdoba, an icon of the institution.

What does this mean for Boca's goalkeeping?

Montero's arrival strengthens a key area for the team, which has conceded only 9 goals in 16 matches this season. The goalkeeper, who left Vélez after a year and a half, arrives to bring stability and experience at a crucial moment, with the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 and the domestic title race underway. His debut could come in the next match, on August 2 against Newell's Old Boys, currently 14th in the table.

What's next for Boca Juniors?

With Montero in goal, Boca Juniors aims to maintain its recent form (LWWWD) and pressure Estudiantes de La Plata at the top of the standings. The team, which has scored 22 goals and has a +13 goal difference, hopes that the Colombian will be key in the final stretch of the season.