With a few digs and apologies to the fans: Marcos Rojo's lengthy farewell | OneFootball

Marcos Rojo terminated his contract with Boca ending a four and a half year cycle at the institution. The defender, who was not considered by the technical team, decided to end his link to avoid financially harming the institution. Through social media, he bid farewell to the fans of Xeneize with some jabs at the management?

On his personal Instagram account, Marcos Rojo shared a video with some of his best moments at Boca along with a lengthy farewell letter. “Today I have to say goodbye to Boca. The club I support and where I always wanted to play. I was able to fulfill that dream and for that, I will always be grateful”, began the former Xeneize player.

Rojo highlighted his role as Boca's captain as “an indelible pride” and “one of the most important privileges he had in all his years of career”. But what stood out most from his farewell letter was the thanks and apologies to the fans.

Marcos Rojo bid farewell to Boca fans

“I want you, the fans, to know that every time I defended this jersey I gave everything. I apologize to the fans for my mistakes and thank you for the support you always gave us even when things didn't go well. You always accompanied us everywhere and were the protagonists of every afternoon or evening where we played. You are unique”, emphasized the former captain.

He also dedicated some words to his teammates, coaches, and club employees “for the time they shared”. “I have to leave where I would never want to have to leave, but I believe that there are cycles that end. Sometimes, not as one wants”, he assured.

Finally, he hinted that his departure has a strong reason that he prefers not to reveal for the good of the institution. “There are things that I prefer to keep to myself, for the good of Boca, which is the only thing that matters to me: the club and its fans”.

Boca's statement on the end of the link with Marcos Rojo

In the first meeting with Marcelo Delgado, Rojo and his representative decided to reject the proposal to terminate his contract at Boca. However, hours later, they accepted to end their link with the aim of not financially harming the club. Thus, in the early hours of Friday, he said goodbye to his teammates and his departure was made official.

“Club Atlético Boca Juniors informs that player Marcos Rojo signed the termination of the contract that linked him to the Institution”, began the short statement. In the same vein, they made a brief summary of his stage at Xeneize: “During his time at Boca, Marcos played more than 100 matches with our jersey and won 4 titles”.

Finally, they wished the best for his future to the one who knew how to wear the captain's band of the blue and gold team: “We thank Marcos for his professionalism and commitment to the Club and wish him much success in his future challenges”.

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