Boca Juniors set to sign Colombians Villa and Montero amid controversy

Boca Juniors is on the verge of adding two Colombian players for the second half of the season: Sebastián Villa and Álvaro Montero. Both arrived in Buenos Aires for medical checks and are expected to sign contracts in the coming hours Source: La Voz.

Villa returns for a second stint after leaving in 2023 following a conviction for gender violence. The club paid around $6.5 million for his transfer Source: Infobae. His return has sparked criticism, with former Boca player Pablo Mouche calling it "one more sloppiness of this management" Source: Infobae. Fans are divided on social media Source: Clarín.

Montero, a goalkeeper who was part of Colombia's 2026 World Cup squad, arrives from Vélez for about $4 million Source: Clarín, La Voz. He is set to replace injured Agustín Marchesín and compete for the starting spot Source: Infobae EFE.

Boca, now coached by Rodolfo Arruabarrena, faces three competitions: the Clausura, Copa Argentina, and Copa Sudamericana. Their debut is Thursday against Sarmiento Source: La Voz.