Juan Román Riquelme plans tribute for Carlos Bianchi | OneFootball

Amid the mourning for the loss of Miguel Ángel Russo, Juan Román Riquelme has reportedly decided to honor another idol of the entity: Carlos Bianchi.

Boca plans to complete the works at the Predio de Ezeiza and name it after the "Virrey," a measure that has gained supporters among the management, although it has not yet been agreed upon with the historic coach.

However, the tribute cannot be carried out immediately. Riquelme confirmed that more works will be done at the "Xeneize" grounds, where two hotels will be built for the professional teams' concentrations, which would take two or three years.

Thus, the tribute is planned for 2027 or 2028, depending on the time the renovations will take, which do not yet have a start date, as the budget for it was approved some time ago.

Bianchi's legacy is incomparable, even beyond Boca. His three Copa Libertadores victories, two Intercontinental Cups, and four local championships were the cornerstone of absolute dominance during his first two cycles at the club.

"You are the reason all of us fans think winning the Libertadores is very easy. The reason people have affection for all of us is because the gentleman taught us how to compete," Riquelme once stated during his farewell match in 2023 when mentioning Bianchi, who received an ovation from the entire La Bombonera.

Works Began in March

At the complex where the first team and the youth teams train, the "Xeneize" is building two synthetic grass fields for the professional and formative squads.

It is expected to be used for football practice on rainy days and physical tasks prior to training to avoid damaging the natural grass fields.

Additionally, drainage installation was completed for the future hotel that will be located on the grounds where the first team will concentrate on match days.

Moreover, at the Quinquela Martín Sports Complex located in Casa Amarilla, the parquet, meaning the floor of the venue where futsal, volleyball, and handball representatives usually train and play, was renovated. The entity's idea is also to create a micro-stadium for the better performance of other disciplines and Basketball.

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