The unusual clause in Edinson Cavani’s Boca contract and Riquelme’s stance | OneFootball

It’s clear that Edinson Cavani’s 2025 was truly bad. Strikingly erratic, disconnected from his teammates, and with more injuries than goals throughout the year—literally. In this adverse context and with an uncertain future, his contract contains a particular clause that could lead to his departure from Boca on December 31st, rather than at the end of 2026 as previously expected.

He started the year by missing an unbelievable goal right in front of the net against Alianza Lima, which resulted in Boca’s elimination in the Copa Libertadores playoff. Not only that, but he also missed both Superclásico matches against River, both the one in the first half of the year at the Monumental and the recent one at La Bombonera. Additionally, he spent more time injured than available to the coaching staff.

The truth is that Cavani has a clause to terminate his contract at the end of this year. Although it may seem surprising, this item has always existed in the agreement signed when he arrived in Argentina in mid-2023. However, it’s important to clarify that it is subject to review by both parties, so Boca could also choose to execute it and end the Uruguayan’s stay at the club.

Although the 38-year-old striker has this clause in his contract, Juan Román Riquelme’s stance is clear: he wants Cavani to stay through 2026. As a clear sign of confidence from the club president towards the experienced Uruguayan forward, there are also certain conditions that must be met for this support to remain in place.

The point to improve is obvious: he must have a very good preseason, put his back and muscle issues behind him, and be available. With these requirements as a starting point, the Matador is set to begin another year wearing Boca’s jersey as one of the captains alongside Leandro Paredes and as one of the main leaders in the locker room, thanks to his immense career.

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