He became a free agent, but Boca handed him a one-year contract extension

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·2 de enero de 2026

He became a free agent, but Boca handed him a one-year contract extension

With more departures than arrivals, Boca kicked off the 2026 preseason with a focus on the Copa Libertadores de América, their main goal for the year. The team led by Claudio Úbeda began training this Friday, January 2, at the Ezeiza facility with a total of 31 players under his command.

The start was marked by routine medical examinations and a demanding schedule: the first week will have double sessions on almost every day, aiming to quickly get the squad in shape. The list of players was practically the same as the one that ended last season, although with three notable departures: Frank Fabra, Cristian Lema, and Ignacio Miramón, who finished their contracts on December 31 and bid farewell to the club.

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Javier García will stay at Boca for one more year: renewing until December 2026.

On the side of new arrivals, there have been no updates yet. The players returning from loans trained separately and were not considered part of the main group. However, the most notable news was in the goal: Javier García, who had also become a free agent at the end of the year, will continue at the club. Although there was no official announcement, it is known that the experienced goalkeeper will renew his contract for one more season.

The decision to extend García's tenure brings continuity and experience to a squad looking to solidify itself in a crucial year. Amid a transfer market with more exits than entries, Boca ensures the presence of a locker room leader and an alternative under the posts, with Agustín Marchesín as the starter and Leandro Brey as the first substitute.