February 15, 2025
Marco Van Ginkel (Photo: Official Club/Association Twitter Profile)
Boavista Struggles to Avoid Relegation Despite January Signings
Boavista’s January transfer spree, which saw the arrival of 10 new players, has yet to produce the desired results, as the team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Estrela, a direct rival in the Portuguese relegation battle.
After three years of financial struggles, Boavista was finally able to sign players again, bringing in experienced names such as Marco van Ginkel, Layvin Kurzawa, Moussa Koné, and Tomáš Vaclík. With the club fighting for survival in the Primeira Liga, reinforcements were desperately needed. However, the new-look squad has not yet made a significant impact.
Debut Delays for New Signings
Against Estrela, only Sidonie Fogning started the match, while Van Ginkel, Kurzawa, and Vitoria came on as substitutes. Vaclík and Lystsov remained on the bench, while Ariyibi, Koné, and Kaykay are still waiting for their debuts. Meanwhile, 33-year-old winger Abdoulay Diaby has just arrived as the club’s latest signing.
Diaby, who had been without a club since last summer, has previously played for Lille, Club Brugge, Getafe, Sporting Lisbon, Beşiktaş, and Anderlecht.
The defeat was particularly painful, as Estrela’s victory lifted them to 17th place, adding further pressure on Boavista’s relegation battle.
Key Takeaways:
- Boavista brought in 10 new players in the January transfer window, but the new-look squad has not yet made a significant impact.
- Only a few of the new signings, such as Sidonie Fogning, Marco van Ginkel, Layvin Kurzawa, and Vitoria, have seen playing time, while others are still waiting for their debuts.
- The 1-0 defeat to Estrela, a direct rival in the Portuguese relegation battle, was particularly painful as it lifted Estrela to 17th place, adding further pressure on Boavista’s survival hopes.
Conclusion:
Boavista’s January transfer activity was aimed at bolstering their squad and improving their chances of avoiding relegation from the Primeira Liga. However, the new signings have yet to make a significant impact, and the team’s struggles continue. With the relegation battle heating up, Boavista will need to find a way to quickly integrate their new players and start picking up points to ensure their top-flight survival.
