Riquelme wants Néstor Lorenzo as Boca boss after the World Cup | OneFootball

Juan Román Riquelme reportedly has Néstor Lorenzo in his sights as a possible coach for Boca Juniors once the 2026 World Cup comes to an end. The Xeneize president’s intention would be to secure his arrival after the tournament.

The report was revealed by journalist Roberto Leto. According to him, the candidate who most appeals to the president is Lorenzo, who will take part in the World Cup as a national team coach. The club executive would wait for the right moment to move forward with a possible negotiation.

Lorenzo, a self-confessed Boca fan, fulfilled his dream in 1996 of wearing the blue and gold shirt. As a head coach, he has managed FBC Melgar, where he won a title, and the Colombia national team. With Los Cafeteros, he secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup and was runner-up in the 2024 Copa América.

Currently, the Argentine coach is focused on preparing Colombia for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Together with his coaching staff, he is working out the logistics and planning for the group stage. His priority is to deliver a historic campaign with the national team.

In recent statements, Lorenzo said he dreams big and has full faith in the collective effort. The 59-year-old strategist highlighted the squad’s attitude and commitment. Meanwhile, at Boca, expectations are growing over the possibility of seeing him on the bench after the World Cup.

It is worth remembering that following the death of Miguel Russo in October 2025, Claudio Úbeda remained in charge of the team.

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