Boca agree another exit: Juan Barinaga to Racing | OneFootball

Boca continues restructuring the squad and one of the most anticipated departures was finally confirmed. The Boca Juniors board formally agreed to Juan Barinaga’s loan move to Racing Club, finalizing a one-year deal with a loan fee and a purchase option that will become mandatory depending on the number of matches played.

The future of the right-back was an imminent issue at the club from La Ribera. After Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s arrival as head coach, the full-back had been sidelined from the first team and was training separately from the group alongside other players such as Marcelo Weigandt, waiting for a formal offer to continue his career away from the blue-and-gold club.

Two months after being notified by the coaching staff that he would not be part of their plans, the Xeneize board managed to finalize the terms of his move to Avellaneda. The deal was completed through a 12-month loan, which includes an initial fee of $300,000 for the club’s coffers.

Juan Barinaga will play for Racing.

Likewise, the agreement includes a purchase option set at $2.5 million for his full registration rights. That clause will become mandatory if the defender plays at least 20 official matches wearing Racing’s jersey.

Barinaga had joined Boca in mid-2024 from Belgrano de Córdoba to strengthen the right flank. However, in a position with extremely high competition, the wing-back was never able to establish himself as a starter or show the consistency he had displayed at the Pirata.

Boca remains active in the transfer market

With the Córdoba native’s departure completed, the board continues working on reshaping the squad. The decision to trim the roster responds to the coach’s desire to have a smaller, more focused group, prioritizing higher-level options and young talents coming through the academy.

Rodolfo Arruabarrena wants another signing. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

At the club from La Ribera, they believe this transfer is beneficial both financially and sportingly, as it gives playing time to a club asset and frees up wages. Boca’s transfer market remains active, as the coach requested a center-back to reinforce a position affected by the injuries to Ayrton Costa, Marco Pellegrino, and Lautaro Di Lollo.

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