Rulli backs Ascacíbar’s Boca move: "You’re an Estudiantes icon" | OneFootball

The departure of Santiago Ascacíbar from Estudiantes to Boca did not leave anyone indifferent, least of all the Pinchas fans, most of whom were upset by the transfer. So much so that even a club group changed its name from "La Ruso Ascacíbar" to "Lealtad Pincharrata." But amid so much criticism, several footballers showed their support for him, among them Gerónimo Rulli, a former player of the team and a regular for the Argentine National Team: "You are a true symbol of Estudiantes de La Plata."

The Olympique de Marseille goalkeeper, who will start this afternoon in the Champions League, wrote a comment on an Instagram post to back the midfielder. "There are fans who speak from the pain of losing an idol, others from eternal gratitude, but what is clear is that deep down we are very proud of what you did for our club," he continued.

"I wish you the best in this new stage, except against us!" he concluded. But Rulli was not the only one, as Juan Foyth, another player formed at Estudiantes, also dedicated some heartfelt words to him: "I love you, captain. You are and will be an idol for all of us who love the club. You came back from Europe at 25 to give us 5 titles."

Among those who showed their discontent over Ruso's departure was none other than Juan Sebastián Verón, who, without saying a word, made a suggestive post on his social media. There, he shared a story with an immortalized phrase from Alejandro Sabella: "I speak little. I am the master of my silence and a slave to my words," and he also unfollowed the player shortly after his departure was confirmed.

But the real drama will unfold tonight at UNO, since after all the commotion, Boca will have to visit Estudiantes at a Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium that will show its displeasure, even though Ascacíbar will not be part of the team. In fact, several team leaders were unhappy with the player's attitude, as he is said to have pressured to leave the squad. In this regard, the Xeneize coaching staff decided not to bring him along so as not to expose him to the widespread anger of the fans.

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