Cristian Medina, who was in conflict with Boca Juniors and not playing, joined Estudiantes de La Plata. The arrangement was made between Foster and Medina, not directly with Estudiantes. Medina rescinded his contract with Boca Juniors and joined Estudiantes with the transfer in his possession.

Cristian Medina, a 22-year-old midfielder, has been involved in a controversial departure from Boca Juniors. He has not played since October, having had conflicts with the management and coach Fernando Gago. It was reported that Medina was benched after he refused to play until his transfer situation was resolved. Initially, Fenerbahçe expressed interest in him, but their offer was turned down due to unsatisfactory payment terms. A group led by Foster Gillet paid the $15 million release clause for Medina to join Estudiantes. Although the payment method was incorrect, which led to a temporary return of the money, the issue was eventually resolved. Medina has completed medical examinations and is set to sign with Estudiantes, with plans to move to Europe after the first semester.

Cristián Medina's transfer involves a legal dispute between Boca Juniors and Estudiantes de La Plata over an alleged irregular payment of 15 million dollars from Foster Gillett's personal account. Boca alleges this violates FIFA regulations, while Estudiantes claims it acted within legal boundaries by paying on Medina's behalf. The transfer is not at immediate risk, with Medina expected to play for Estudiantes until mid-2025, pending resolution of the legal issues.

Cristian Medina is on the verge of joining Estudiantes de La Plata. The club's investor, Foster Gillett, is set to pay Boca Juniors the release clause of 15 million dollars. Juan Sebastián Verón, president of Estudiantes, expressed his happiness for the new signing on social media, welcoming Medina by stating that it was a welcome to the revolution. The transfer is awaiting approval from the club's members in an extraordinary assembly, as the funds originate from a newly arrived economic conglomerate. Medina was not considered by Boca since he had requested not to play in a Copa Argentina quarter-final match. Negotiations with Fenerbahçe for the same transfer fee were unsuccessful due to disagreements over payment terms.