Boca could terminate Edinson Cavani contract amid Arruabarrena reset | OneFootball

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·12 June 2026

Boca could terminate Edinson Cavani contract amid Arruabarrena reset

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Boca could end Edinson Cavani’s deal as the coaching team led by Rodolfo Arruabarrena imposes a clear reset. According to LaNumer12.com.ar, the board are weighing a consensual termination because the Uruguayan may no longer be central to the project.

After the high-profile exit of Spaniard Ander Herrera, Arruabarrena’s approach is reshaping the squad. He wants a dynamic group at peak physical levels, a shift that could sharply reduce Cavani’s role.


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Club officials are already examining legal and financial avenues to proceed. Cavani has recently undergone a procedure aimed at returning to action.

The 39-year-old’s spell brought moments of class but intermittent form, and a broader rebuild is pushing difficult decisions. The striker, whose contract runs for the coming months, might also be weighing retirement.

For Arruabarrena’s set-up, the attack currently offers options better suited to a high-intensity press. The move would mark a market turning point, favouring a younger, more uniform squad over marquee names.

Any exit would force a complete rethink of the forward line for the second half of 2026, easing the wage bill and freeing a foreign slot. Target profiles include quick wingers and a centre-forward capable of acting as a pivot.

The next few weeks will be decisive as president Juan Román Riquelme seeks a respectful resolution. Boca are preparing for sweeping change in pursuit of a return to the forefront.

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