Boca Juniors arrives at 2023 with a clear plan to expand its local title ambitions and to push for a seventh Copa Libertadores crown. The World Cup in Qatar is behind us, remembered fondly by many Argentines for a standout run, but the focus now shifts to the domestic league and the start of pre-season as teams in the top flight prepare for the new campaign. Boca is among them, defending the titles won in the Argentine Cup and the league in 2022, while still dreaming big about lifting a seventh continental prize.
Hugo Ibarra will continue to coach the side, aiming to maintain the core squad while acknowledging that some players may depart for new challenges and a few could part ways under unsettled circumstances. This piece from TARGET highlights the main players potentially set to leave and the possible exits that could shape the squad this season.
CARLOS ZAMBRANO
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Latest news: 30-12-2022 Status: scandal and termination
The latest chapter in a sometimes turbulent saga began on Tuesday, December 27. On that morning, the Peruvian defender refused to train with his teammates after learning that an extension might be offered six months after his contract expired, and he had rejected implementing an exit clause to leave in January.
The decision to halt training did not sit well with the coaching staff, and Hugo Ibarra asked the football council to suspend the player. Even after an apology, the coach did not accept his return, and Zambrano ended 2022 with his contract terminated and returning to Peru, where he is expected to join Alianza Lima.
Thus, a defender who had not secured a regular spot, despite injuries to others and the praise of the club leadership, departs after clashes on the field and in training that limited his standing with the coach. The episode also marked a setback in the attempt to replace Izquierdoz as a leader on the back line.
AGUSTIN ROSSI
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Latest news: 08/11/2022 Status: extend or go to Brazil?
The renewal saga at Boca continued with Agustín Rossi, whose contract runs through June 30, 2023. A notable development is the interest from Flamengo, the reigning Copa Libertadores champion and a major player in the Latin American market, which has made a bold move for the keeper.
The signal is clear: Flamengo appears prepared to offer Rossi a multi-year deal worth a substantial sum, aiming to secure his services in early 2023, even though Boca could still keep him for a few more months at least. The interest highlights how a key goalkeeper can become a focal point of a transfer window with wide implications for both clubs.
MATEO RETEGUI
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Latest news: 11/04/2022 Status: nearly secured with a move
Retegui’s breakthrough in Argentine football came with a dazzling 2022 season, finishing as one of the leading scorers in the league. The striker, who had limited minutes with Boca and spent time on loan at Talleres and Estudiantes, remains a strong candidate to continue his career elsewhere, with the Tigers showing interest in keeping him in the fold.
Although Boca still holds a loan option on Retegui for another year, there are ongoing talks about purchasing the full pass in Victoria. According to club president dialogue, negotiations are progressing, with a reported offer around 2.5 million for half of the player’s rights.
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Citations indicate ongoing reporting gathered from recognized football outlets and club communications. This article presents a synthesis of the latest public information about Boca Juniors and its transfer landscape for the upcoming season.