Boca Juniors is showing interest in Spartak attacking midfielder Ezequiel Barco and is competing with Independiente to sign the 27-year-old Argentine. Boca Juniors wants to add a player capable of breaking defensive lines, attacking at speed, and dribbling past opponents. Boca Juniors has not made an official offer at this time. The Moscow-based club wants to receive $4-5 million (€3.4-4.4 million) for 50% of Barco's rights. The player's current contract with Spartak is valid until the summer of 2027, and his market value is listed as €16 million on the Transfermarkt portal. Barco joined Spartak in July 2024 and has earned 4 caps and scored 1 goal for the Argentina U23 team. In the 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, he made 29 appearances, scoring 8 goals and providing 7 assists.