Ander Herrera mutually terminates Boca Juniors contract

Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Boca Juniors, ending his 18-month stint with the Argentine club. Herrera, 36, arrived in January 2025 as a high-profile signing but was hampered by persistent injuries and inconsistent team performance.

During his time at Boca, Herrera managed only 29 appearances due to multiple injuries that sidelined him for extended periods. This lack of regular play prevented him from establishing himself as a key player or a leader on the field. He had joined with the clear objective of winning titles, particularly the Copa Libertadores, but the team struggled, facing early exits from the Libertadores, the Argentine Apertura, and the Club World Cup.

Despite a contract renewal with a salary reduction in late 2025, Herrera's struggles continued. A significant injury in mid-2025 kept him out for over three months. Upon his return, he gradually increased his playing time, sharing the midfield with World Cup winner Leandro Paredes. However, the team's performance remained volatile, leading to further disappointments in the 2025 Clausura and the 2026 Copa Libertadores.

Herrera scored his only goal for Boca on April 14 in a 3-0 victory. His final match was on May 28, a 0-1 home loss that eliminated Boca from the Copa Libertadores. The club has since seen managerial changes, with Claudio Úbeda taking over after the departures of Fernando Gago and the passing of Miguel Ángel Russo.