Which players should return to Boca in 2026?

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·4 December 2025

Which players should return to Boca in 2026?

It is well known that the "Boca World" never rests and there are always new updates. Whether we talk about the Reserve, the tournament's outcome, the transfer market looking ahead to 2026, or everything planned for the next Copa Libertadores, information at Xeneize travels much faster than at other clubs.

This is even more noticeable at the end of the year, when rumors about possible sales or arrivals to the team start to populate the main media outlets and social networks. But, beyond the comings and goings, the truth is that there are many players who must return to Boca after their loans to other institutions.

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That is why, below, we will tell you case by case and which ones have a chance to continue at the Institution to enjoy everything it means to live the Boca world. Which one would you like to stay? Which one do you think no longer has a chance?

Marcelo “Chelo” Weigandt: at 25 years old and with a promising career, the right-back is one of those who could have the most chances in Boca's first team. Loaned to Inter Miami, he played in the last Club World Cup and showed good performance in the MLS. With over 65 games played, he scored two goals and six assists.

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While it's true that he alternated between starting and benching in the team led by Javier Mascherano, Weigandt is one of the players who could return to stay at Boca, always depending on the coaching staff for the next season. Meanwhile, "Chelo" has a contract with the club until December 2027.

Jabes Saralegui: at 22 years old, Saralegui was one of the club's great promises in recent years, after debuting with Jorge Almirón and being highly regarded by Diego Martínez. Later, Fernando Gago did not consider him, and he was loaned to Tigre to continue gaining experience and ground.

For many, if Boca wants to be a contender and remain one of the favorites in online football betting houses for the next cup, having a wide roster is very important. Saralegui can bring that freshness to the midfield, as well as having a scoring touch in his new more offensive role. Can he earn a spot on the team?

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Bruno Valdez: the reinforcement that arrived at the beginning of 2023 with the intention of establishing himself as a starter never managed to show his full potential. Between poor performances and the emergence of Nicolás Valentini, he ended up being the fourth central defender of the team, playing less and less.

For that reason, a year later, at the beginning of 2024, he returned to Cerro Porteño to gain continuity and recover his level. However, a serious ligament injury thwarted his plans. His contract with Boca expires at the end of the year, and it is very unlikely that he will continue at the Institution.

Oscar Salomón: at 26 years old, the Tucuman defender found his best level at Platense, forming a great defensive duo with Ignacio Vázquez and even winning the Apertura Tournament. However, the truth is that his level declined along with the entire Vicente López team.

Despite his age, Salomón never had opportunities in Boca's First Team, and unless the coaching staff for 2026 thinks otherwise, it seems difficult for the youth academy defender to stay and play in the Copa Libertadores.

Norberto Briasco: the reinforcement that promised a lot in 2021, after an excellent present at Huracán, always fell short with the fans. Therefore, his presence is associated with occupying a spot on the bench, with very few minutes in the first team and a rather scarce offensive contribution.

In mid-2024, he was loaned to Gimnasia de La Plata, but he did not settle as expected. He barely scored a goal, and even off-field conflicts marked his time in the city of diagonals. With a contract until December 2026, it is most likely that he will return to seek a new club.

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Agustín Obando: another player who emerged as a great promise but never managed to show all he had to offer. After debuting in 2019 under Gustavo Alfaro and being a protagonist in 2020 under Miguel Ángel Russo, he began a long series of loans in which he never managed to regain his level.

With stints at Tigre, Platense, and currently at Banfield, Obando lost his place at the southern club and now must return to Boca to seek a new club for 2026. With a contract for one more year, his future does not seem promising with the Xeneize.

Besides the named players, another 11 must return to the club, although it is most likely that they will be loaned out again. Do you think any of them could join Boca to compete in next year's Copa Libertadores? What is certain is that the coming weeks will be full of rumors and negotiations to outline the 2026 squad.