Justice orders Agustín Almendra to pay Boca a hefty sum | OneFootball

The Racing midfielder, who left the Xeneize on a free transfer after a series of controversies, must return more than 700 thousand dollars corresponding to an advance he requested from the previous management back in 2019.

After a long time, the name of Agustín Almendra echoed again in the halls of La Bombonera and, above all, in the offices of the Ezeiza complex. This is because the midfielder, who left Boca on a free transfer after a series of controversies back in June 2023, was ordered by the court to pay the club a significant sum.

The total amount rises to 769,231 dollars, as a refund of an advance made by the previous management led by Daniel Angelici in 2019 so he could purchase a home.

Having left through the back door and becoming a free agent, the Xeneize demanded the repayment of that loan and, upon the midfielder's refusal, initiated legal action. Finally, the judiciary ruled in their favor and Almendra, currently at Racing, will have ten days to deposit the money.

Almendra's history at Boca (69 matches, six goals, four assists, and six titles) was promising, but it started to unravel after some acts of indiscipline, abrupt exits, and conflicts with the Football Council. He was removed from the professional squad in February 2022, following a heated argument with the coach at that time, Sebastián Battaglia.

What seemed like a decision by the coach ended up being a directive from the management, as the midfielder did not play again under Hugo Ibarra or Jorge Almirón. Partly because his relationship with some teammates was broken, including Darío Benedetto.

Despite having posted a photo of Juan Román Riquelme at his farewell, Almendra launched several criticisms against the management. “This farewell is not what I expected, unfortunately, I had no other option due to several offers that were rejected by the club”. He continued, sharply: “The true Boca fans are more important than any temporary management.”

In August 2022, the Council rejected a proposal of more than two million dollars from Almería of Spain. He also had inquiries from Rayo Vallecano in January 2023, before joining the Academy.

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