AI picks Martín Palermo for Boca: “Knows La Bombonera, is free”

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·3 June 2026

AI picks Martín Palermo for Boca: “Knows La Bombonera, is free”

Boca Juniors brought Claudio Úbeda’s tenure to an end after being eliminated in the Copa Libertadores group stage. Although the head coach’s contract was set to expire next June 30, the club’s board confirmed that he will not remain in the position, leading Juan Román Riquelme to begin the search for a successor.

Artificial Intelligence chose Martín Palermo

Amid the swirl of names, an analysis carried out with Gemini’s Artificial Intelligence selected Martín Palermo as the ideal option to take charge of Xeneize. The search was narrowed down using three strict requirements: a connection to the club’s history, availability to negotiate, and a salary suited to the institution’s budget.

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The AI argued that the “Titán” is the perfect candidate for three key reasons:

The other three proposed alternatives

If the Palermo option does not move forward, the statistical report provided three coaches who are currently available to negotiate ahead of the next preseason:

Rodolfo Arruabarrena: Without a team after his stint in Asian football, the “Vasco” was already a champion with Boca in 2015 (League and Copa Argentina) and maintains an excellent relationship with Riquelme.
Diego Alonso: The Uruguayan has been available since late 2024 after managing Sevilla and Panathinaikos. He brings international pedigree thanks to his experience with Uruguay at Qatar 2022, although he would require a higher financial investment.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.