Amid the transfer window: Boca appoints their new manager | OneFootball

Boca is working in the transfer market to strengthen the team ahead of a 2026 that will be packed with competitions, with the Copa Libertadores as the main objective. In the midst of this, Juan Román Riquelme decided to define the role of manager and appointed a person he trusts the most.

The Football Council as such ceased to exist with the departure of Mauricio Serna and Raúl Cascini several months ago. Until today, the only one remaining in the role was Marcelo Delgado, serving as the sole link between the Xeneize management and all the football squads across categories.

Now, the club president, Juan Román Riquelme has decided to leave Chelo Delgado as the only figure, acting as the club’s manager. The president has chosen to remain as the “General Director of Professional and Amateur Football,” leaving behind the title of “President of the Football Department.”

Riquelme and Delgado

In the new organizational chart, Riquelme, in addition to being the club president, is also the General Director of Professional and Amateur Football and the main Representative to the AFA. Marcelo Delgado will now be the new club manager and will be in charge of all transfer market negotiations together with a team made up of several members whose names have not been disclosed by the club.

The difficult task of Boca’s new manager

Now, Riquelme must decide together with Delgado who will be Boca’s head coach in 2026. For now, Claudio Úbeda remains in his position (his contract runs until mid-year) preparing for the preseason that will begin on January 2, along with his assistants.

Marcelo Delgado, Boca’s new manager.

Also, Chelo must decide what to do with each of the players returning to the club after their respective loans, which are about 20. In addition, he must finalize the arrival of as many players as possible from the list they have to strengthen the team.

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