19/06/2026 04:51 - Deportes
Entrenador dirigiendo sesión de entrenamiento en campo de fútbol profesional con jugadores ejecutando ejercicios, balones en el césped, ambiente deportivo intens
Rodolfo Arruabarrena (nicknamed "El Vasco" due to his Basque heritage) signed his contract on June 18, 2026, officially becoming Boca Juniors' new manager for the second time in his career. The contract, extending until December 2027, signals the start of a deep restructuring at one of Argentina's most prestigious football clubs.
Without wasting any time, Arruabarrena started pre-season training with double sessions and mandatory stays at the Ezeiza Training Complex (Boca's state-of-the-art facility located just outside Buenos Aires). The message was crystal clear: those not in his plans must find a new destination.
Arruabarrena personally informed four players they will train separated from the main squad:
Additionally, management is negotiating early contract terminations for Nicolás Orsini and Juan Ramírez.
In contrast, three players from the Reserve team (Boca's developmental squad for emerging talents) joined the first team:
All three passed medical examinations and integrated into gym training sessions.
This news adds to the confirmed departures of Edinson Cavani and Ander Herrera, who terminated their contracts before the new manager's arrival. The Uruguayan striker, who arrived as a star signing in 2023, left the club with a record of 81 matches, 28 goals, and 3 assists, without securing any trophies.
Arruabarrena had ruled out Cavani due to physical complications and over six months without training with the group. The forward underwent a lumbar block procedure (thermolesion via radiofrequency) days before confirming his exit.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Rodolfo Arruabarrena |
| Assistant Coach | Diego Markic |
| Assistant Coach | Juan Gobet |
| Fitness Coach | Gustavo Roberti |
| Fitness Coach | Cristian Aquino |
| Goalkeeper Coach | Cristian Muñoz |
| Video Analyst | Amr Mokhtar |
Management has already submitted a formal offer of 3 million dollars for Jhohan Romaña, a central defender from San Lorenzo (another major Buenos Aires club). The reinforcement plan includes:
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