Santos has decided to put Benjamín Rollheiser on the market for the July transfer window. The Argentine attacking midfielder lost space with the arrival of Cuca as coach. Informações behind the scenes point out that Boca Juniors already showed interest in the player in February.
The Peixe board is looking for adjustments to the squad after poor results this season. The team played out a goalless draw with Coritiba in the fifth phase of Copa from Brasil, in Vila Belmiro, and faces protests from the fans. Rollheiser arrived at the club as one of the most expensive signings of the year, but has played little as a starter.
Rollheiser lost prestige with Cuca in charge
The Argentine entered the field in just five of the eight matches under Cuca’s command. In three games, he didn’t even leave the bench. The coach selected the attacking midfielder in different positions, but the performance was not convincing internally.
The new chance comes in the next round of Brasileirão. Rollheiser must form a pair with Thaciano in attack. Neymar was spared in the previous commitment and the team needs creative options to improve performance. The 26-year-old player has a contract until December 2028.
Interesse of Boca Juniors appeared in February
The Argentine club probed Santos at the beginning of the year. President Juan Román Riquelme approved the midfielder’s profile. At the time, Peixe asked for around 16 million dollars, the equivalent of R$80 million at the exchange rate at the time. The conversations did not progress.
Argentine Fontes indicated that Rollheiser signaled positively for a possible transfer. Boca is looking for strong reinforcements for the second half of the year, especially for the follow-up to Copa Libertadores. The xeneize team avoids excessive expenses and depends on the conditions imposed by Santos.
- Santos accepts proposals from the July window
- Rollheiser is 26 years old and has a contract valid until the end of 2028
- Boca Juniors has been monitoring the midfielder since February this year
- Peixe asked for around 16 million dollars in previous contacts
- Jogador played in a few matches as a starter in 2026
Crise on Santos accelerates output planning
The goalless draw against Coritiba increased the pressure on the squad. The fans protested at Vila Belmiro after the bad result. The board is now accelerating conversations about arrivals and departures to reorganize the group.
Rollheiser leads some of the team’s offensive indicators, such as passes for finishing and successful dribbling in certain competitions. Mesmo thus, the lack of sequence as a starter weighs on the internal evaluation. The club believes that a sale could help with the financial adjustment and open up vacancies for new reinforcements.
What Boca needs to advance in trading
Qualquer agreement depends on the amount offered and the payment method. Santos wants to recover part of the investment made in signing the Argentine. Boca Juniors, in turn, analyzes the cost-benefit for the squad competing in Libertadores.
The midfielder has shown his willingness to discuss a transfer. Fontes close to the player indicate that he is looking for more minutes on the field. The July window represents the natural time for more concrete conversations between the clubs.
Outros movements on the radar of the Santos board
The Peixe leadership discusses signings to strengthen the attack. A name that is gaining momentum is Ronaldo Tavares, with a possible closing for around R$9 million. At the same time, the club remains cautious in other negotiations, such as Montoro and Vitinho.
Rollheiser’s situation is part of a broader context of reformulation. The team needs to balance the squad after the irregular start to the season. The sale of the midfielder can generate resources and reduce the payroll, as long as the deal is viable for all parties.
Santos awaits formal proposals. The Boca Juniors keeps monitoring without rushing to define the next step. The attacking midfielder should gain more opportunities on the field in the next Brasileirão games while negotiations take place behind the scenes.
