Antwerp FC signed Argentine midfielder Mauricio Benitez from Boca Juniors on a loan with a 3 million euro purchase option. Despite his talent, Benitez hasn't broken through at Boca. Antwerp aims to develop and later sell him for profit, aligning with their talent-focused model. Antwerp beat Club Brugge for his signature, leveraging strong ties with Boca, previously leading to Ayrton Costa's transfer. Coach Fernando Gago allowed Benitez to leave, replacing him with Ander Herrera. RAFC agreed on a 1.5-year loan with a purchase option over 3 million euros. Antwerp is targeting the South American market, following transfers like Willian Pacho, Antonio Valencia, and Ayrton Costa, guided by Chief Scout Joachim Vercaigne and Director Marc Overmars.

Antwerp FC is interested in signing Mauricio Benitez from Boca Juniors. Antwerp aims for a loan deal, potentially with a purchase option. Benitez is open to the move, and Boca Juniors is aware of the interest and expects a formal loan proposal soon.