Boca Juniors strengthens its squad with the arrival of Álvaro Montero, the new goalkeeper of the club, who becomes the tallest in the team's history. The 31-year-old Colombian arrives from Vélez Sarsfield, where he was a starter throughout the Apertura tournament.

Who is Álvaro Montero?

Álvaro Montero is a 31-year-old Colombian goalkeeper, born in El Molino, a municipality in the department of La Guajira. He stands at 2 meters tall and becomes the tallest goalkeeper in the history of Boca Juniors.

Why is Montero's arrival important?

Montero's arrival is important for Boca Juniors because he becomes the tallest goalkeeper in the club's history. Additionally, his experience in Vélez Sarsfield and his participation in the Colombian national team in the 2026 World Cup make him a valuable player for the team.

What's next?

Montero underwent medical tests and will join the team led by Rodolfo Arruabarrena. The club will pay $4 million to Millonarios, the club that owns the player's transfer rights.

Boca Juniors is currently in first place in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 29 points, 8 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses in 16 games. The team's last presentation was on December 7, 2025, when they lost 0-1 to Racing Club. In their last 5 games, the team has recorded 3 wins and 2 losses.

What does Montero say about his arrival at Boca Juniors?

Montero expressed his admiration for Óscar Córdoba, the former Colombian goalkeeper who was a multi-champion in Boca: “I have a total admiration for him. I hope that one can do, at least, a little bit of what that great goalkeeper of our history did”.

Montero's arrival is an important reinforcement for Boca Juniors, which seeks to consolidate its position in the Liga Profesional Argentina.