Sebastián Villa leaves Independiente Rivadavia, return to Boca? | OneFootball

The Colombian forward posted something suggesting he played his last match for Lepra on Monday. In Mendoza, however, nothing is confirmed.

Independiente Rivadavia is one of the 13 teams that have already finished the 2025 season. Last Monday, the Copa Argentina champion defeated Defensa y Justicia 2-0, wrapped up its year, and is already thinking about 2026, where everything seems to indicate they will compete without Sebastián Villa.

The undisputed star of the Mendoza team is looking for new horizons and posted a farewell message to Daniel Vila, the club president, on his social media. “Thank you for everything, I will always carry you in my heart. I owe you this life and the next. You are my father,” he wrote on his Instagram account.

Although the former Boca forward’s contract runs until mid-2026, the player’s intention is to continue his career elsewhere. Even so, the Lepra board assures that they have not yet received any offers for the striker and that his future is not yet defined.

If his departure is confirmed, Villa will close his cycle at Independiente Rivadavia after a year and a half, during which he contributed 10 goals and 16 assists in 60 matches. The team would lose its main football reference and captain.

The Colombian arrived at the Mendoza club in a year when it was crucial to maintain their division status. Not only did he achieve that goal (he did it for two consecutive seasons), but he also managed to become Copa Argentina champion, playing a decisive role. This will allow the club to play in the Copa Libertadores for the first time in its history.

Sebastián Villa has not yet been sold, and Independiente Rivadavia has also not received any offers for him. However, there are clubs both in Argentina and abroad interested in his services.

At first, there were rumors of a possible return to Boca Juniors, and there are also whispers that River wanted to sign him. For now, everything is still very uncertain.

Independiente Rivadavia faces a more demanding 2026 than ever. The victory over Argentinos Juniors not only allowed them to add a star and play in the next season’s Copa Libertadores, but it will also give them the chance to compete in other official finals.

The Mendoza Lepra will play, in addition to the usual local championships, the Argentine Supercup (against the winner of the 2025 Champions Trophy) and the recently announced Recopa de Campeones. Facing these challenges without Villa would be an extra difficulty for the club.

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