Celtic are reportedly set to open talks with Boca Juniors in Scotland over the next two weeks regarding Marcelo Saracchi, but any deal will have to be agreed on a transfer fee, with no option to buy included in the loan.
The left-back arrived on loan last summer without a purchase option in place, which means there is no set pathway to keep him. Instead, both clubs will need to sit down and agree terms from scratch if the move is to happen.
Saracchi has not been a regular starter, but his role has still been clear. He has stepped in when Kieran Tierney has been out and given the team a natural option on the left. That matters over a long season, especially when the squad has been stretched at times.
At 28, Saracchi is not a project signing. He is at a stage where you know what you are getting. That can be useful when building a squad that needs reliable options rather than short-term fixes.
🚨{EXCLUSIVO} #Celtic pretende adquirir definitivamente a Marcelo Saracchi
📌Su cesión caduca el 30/6 y su contrato con #Boca es hasta Diciembre 2027
👉En dos semanas habrá una reunión en 🏴 para trabajar en la negociación. pic.twitter.com/CmaTVznWvt
— Germán García Grova (@GerGarciaGrova) April 27, 2026
There is still work to do before anything is agreed. Other clubs are watching the situation, with interest reported from Argentinian side Racing club, which could affect how talks develop.
For Celtic, the case is straightforward. Keeping Saracchi would give the Hoops depth in a position where they have already had to adjust during the season. The decision now comes down to whether they follow that through when negotiations begin.
