Boca save millions on contracts as several club legends depart | OneFootball

Boca has started to see concrete results from a bold decision: reducing a wage bill that had become burdensome. The departure of several long-standing players and high-salary contracts has allowed the club to significantly ease its finances. At Brandsen 805, they estimate the savings to be around seven million dollars annually, a key figure for restructuring the squad.

In recent years, Xeneize maintained high salaries supported by a stable economy and multiple sources of income. However, internally, they realized that salaries were no longer aligned with sporting performance. That’s why the management, led by Juan Román Riquelme, moved forward with a purge that had a direct impact on the numbers.

One of the most significant cases was that of Marcos Rojo, who had one of the most important contracts in the squad. After falling out of favor, he agreed to terminate his contract with six months still remaining. His departure, heading to Racing, provided immediate relief and marked the beginning of the cuts.

Something similar happened with Sergio Romero, another big name with a high income. The goalkeeper had gone months without playing, but continued to earn as one of the top-paid players. By ending his contract early and finalizing his move to Argentinos Juniors, Boca freed itself from a contract that was set to expire at the end of 2025 and reduced a significant fixed expense.

The list continued with Frank Fabra, Cristian Lema, and Ignacio Miramón, who already knew they would not continue in 2026. In particular, the Colombian full-back had the greatest economic impact within that group. After a decade at the club and a high salary, his departure further boosted the overall savings.

In Miramón’s case, Boca decided not to renew the loan or exercise the purchase option. While his contract was not among the highest, his return to Gimnasia allowed for further budget adjustments. Lema, meanwhile, had gone months without playing and still had one of the best contracts of his career, another amount that ceased to be a burden.

The final major move was the termination of Luis Advíncula’s contract, whose salary exceeded one million dollars annually. Although there was no income from a transfer, Boca got rid of a high contract for a player who had lost prominence. Coupled with Ander Herrera’s contract renewal at a reduced rate, Xeneize closed out a multi-million-dollar saving that now gives them room to consider new signings.

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