I may be completely wrong, but I don't see him as a first choice replacement for Pervis or Mitoma.
He's very small and lightweight. Yes, he can play FB, but much of the Argentinian analysis I've read seems to think he's better suited to be a winger. Very creative, highly technical, although not...
He'll be an excellent signing but I don't think we're signing him primarily as a left sided player.
Pervis is untouchable as our first choice LB, and we play inverted wingers. Mitoma is right footed, as is Adingra, whose preferred position is on the left wing.
I think Barco will initially...
Not sure if this has been posted already, but this analysis of him is so exciting, and he takes corners!
https://www.thecopaclub.co.uk/post/boca-junior-s-valentin-barco-the-emergence-of-argentina-s-hottest-prospect
From the Argus back in August.
"It is believed Barco is keen on the move but would love to stay with Boca all the time they remain in the Copa Libertadores, in which they have reached the last eight."
So this very much indicates that we want the player and have discussed the move with his...