Mauricio Benítez, a central midfielder who became a starter under Diego Martínez, will join Royal Antwerp on loan for 18 months. The loan deal is part of the negotiation for Ayrton Costa's transfer to Boca Juniors, which was valued at $3,500,000 for the full rights. The loan is without a fee but includes a purchase option, the amount of which has not been disclosed. The official announcement is expected in the coming days.

Antwerp is pushing for a loan deal with a purchase option for Mauricio Benitez. The fact that Boca Juniors' coach Fernando Gago currently prefers other midfielders makes a deal feasible. Marc Overmars is actively pursuing this transfer.

Mauricio Benitez, a 20-year-old midfielder from Boca Juniors, is on the radar of Antwerp. The Belgian club is actively considering him as a potential addition during the winter transfer period.