Andrés Ibarra Emerges as Challenger in Boca Juniors Presidency Race
The upcoming presidential contest at Boca Juniors promises a bold shift. The challenger is Andrés Ibarra, a veteran administrator and former general manager of the club who also has a career in politics during Mauricio Macri’s national government era. He is set to face the club’s current vice-president, Juan Román Riquelme, in elections scheduled for December. The clash centers on a vision to elevate Boca on both the national stage and the global football map.
At 66 years old, Ibarra brings a track record of steering organizations toward growth and financial prudence. His mission at Boca is clear: restore the club to its former peak, mirroring the successful period seen under Macri when Boca established itself among the world’s elite. Ibarra argues that the path back to prominence lies in a winning team, disciplined resource management, and strategic investments in technology and branding to expand the Boca identity beyond Argentina. The plan emphasizes partnerships and a modern approach to fan engagement, ensuring the club remains profitable while competitive on the field.
Central to Ibarra’s program is a reinvigoration of Boca’s infrastructure, including the dream of a new Bombonera. The project would symbolize a reimagined home stadium experience and serve as a catalyst for broader international recognition. Beyond stadium development, the focus extends to a comprehensive marketing strategy designed to disseminate the Boca brand globally, reaching supporters and potential sponsors in new markets and demographics.
These ambitions go hand in hand with a commitment to the club’s economic health. Ibarra plans to apply careful budgeting, robust revenue streams, and transparent governance to ensure sustained competitiveness. He believes that technology and data-driven decision making can improve player development, scouting, and performance analytics, ultimately helping Boca hurdle the expensive international market and compete with the top teams worldwide.
Hunting for a return to the top requires more than on-field excellence. Ibarra intends to strengthen ties with fans, partners, and the broader football community. His discussions in Europe aim to build relationships with clubs and key figures across the sport, explore collaboration opportunities, and position Boca as a leading voice in South American football while maintaining strong competitive footing in international leagues.
In exclusive remarks reported by TARGET Italy, Ibarra outlined his core project and highlighted the club’s most promising homegrown talents. He identified standout players from the Boca Juniors youth system and discussed timely topics such as the evolving landscape of European competitions and the implications of shifts in global football governance. The interview underscored a strategic emphasis on nurturing talent, leveraging youth development, and accelerating the global reach of Boca Juniors. (Goal)
Source: Goal