Tomás Aranda's decision on his return to Boca | OneFootball

Talented midfielder Tomás Aranda made an unwavering decision after returning to the country. Despite the coaching staff’s recommendation to take a break, the youngster chose to give up his vacation and immediately join Boca’s preseason training taking place in Ezeiza.

After living an unmatched experience with the national team during the buildup to the World Cup, the footballer landed in Argentina this Thursday. Over the past few weeks, he served as a support piece for the squad led by Lionel Scaloni. His work continued until the hours after the World Cup debut against Algeria, allowing him to build valuable international experience and top-level exposure.

Knowing that the youngster had not had the well-deserved rest that his teammates did enjoy, Rodolfo Arruabarrena and his fitness coaches offered him a few days off. The coach’s intention was to avoid muscle overload and manage the player’s energy with extreme caution. However, the midfielder’s sense of belonging and commitment to the blue and gold institution weighed much more heavily in the balance.

To the surprise and pride of the coaching staff, the promising midfielder turned down the break and confirmed that he will report to the Ezeiza training center this Friday. His goal is clear: to earn a privileged place in Vasco’s plans from day one. The attitude of the academy product was very well received within the club and by the board, who value this level of effort in the middle of a rebuilding stage.

Will Tomás Aranda take the No. 10?

With this firm decision, Tomás Aranda will join the club’s preseason training just 24 hours after the official start of practices. This early return will allow him to absorb more quickly the tactical ideas that Boca’s new manager wants to implement.

In that regard, and with Edinson Cavani’s departure, as he will terminate his contract by mutual agreement with the club’s leadership, the No. 10 shirt is left vacant. Although the decision over who will wear the iconic number once used by Diego Armando Maradona and Juan Román Riquelme depends on the transfer market and a possible marquee arrival, the youngster is emerging as a candidate to take it.

The No. 10 shirt is vacant following Cavani’s departure.

It is worth remembering that Boca’s first official challenge is set for next July 16, when they will face Sarmiento in the Copa Argentina. While the board continues to work in the transfer market to secure reinforcements, the youngster’s presence serves as a real emotional boost. The professionalism shown by the midfielder sets the standard for a squad looking to reinvent itself.

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