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Ander Herrera bids farewell to Boca Juniors: 'The club has a fan in Europe'
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Ander Herrera bids farewell to Boca Juniors: 'The club has a fan in Europe'

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera has announced his departure from Boca Juniors.
  • Herrera rescinded his contract after fulfilling his dream of playing for the Argentine club.
  • He played 1.5 seasons, appearing in 29 matches and scoring one goal, before injuries limited his playing time.

Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera has officially announced his departure from Boca Juniors, concluding his tenure with the Argentine club after rescinding his contract. Herrera expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity to have worn the iconic blue and gold jersey, fulfilling a long-held dream.

"Hello 'bosteros', I am here to tell you that the club and I have decided to continue this adventure in a different way, this time it will be as a fan for the rest of my life," Herrera stated in a video message released by Boca Juniors, filmed on the pitch at La Bombonera.

Hola 'bosteros', I am here to communicate that the club and I have decided to continue this adventure in a different way, this time it will be as a fan for the rest of my life

— Ander HerreraAnnouncing his departure from Boca Juniors and his continued support as a fan.

The 36-year-old footballer described his year and a half with the club as "wonderful" and assured fans of his lifelong appreciation. "The club has a 'bostero' in Europe and whenever you need me, I will be there," he added, visibly emotional, pledging his continued support from afar.

Herrera joined Boca Juniors in January 2025 but faced significant challenges with injuries, which hampered his ability to secure consistent playing time. During his time at the club, he participated in 29 matches and scored a single goal in a Copa Libertadores victory against Barcelona of Ecuador. His final appearance was on May 28th in a match that saw Boca Juniors eliminated from the continental tournament.

The club has a 'bostero' in Europe and whenever you need me, I will be there

— Ander HerreraExpressing his enduring connection and commitment to Boca Juniors.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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