Wednesday 4th March 2009
Figueroa targets Boca deal
Luciano Figueroa is hoping to make his loan move from Genoa to Boca Juniors permanent at the end of the season.
The 27-year-old returned to his native Argentina in October and is not keen on a return to Italy when his loan deal expires.
"I want to do my job well here to convince Boca to sign me permanently," he told Ole newspaper.
"This is what I want. If not, I would have to return to Italy and I don't want to.
"I cannot believe the Boca supporters cheer my name. I am totally grateful and I hope I can keep scoring."
The former Birmingham and Villarreal striker joined Genoa in the summer of 2006 but was hampered by a serious knee injury.
Last season he scored three goals in 21 Serie A appearances for Genoa. Since joining Boca he has scored five times in nine games to help the club claim the Apertura title.
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