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Boca and Cavani agree to terminate contract before its expiration

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:44 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Boca and Cavani agree to terminate contract before its expiration

Summary

Boca Juniors and Edinson Cavani have reached an agreement to terminate his contract. Boca president Juan Román Riquelme confirmed the decision came after coach 'Vasco' Arruabarrena indicated he would not utilize Cavani. The Uruguayan striker's contract was set to run through December, but ongoing injuries and poor performances led to this decision. Boca aims to save the remaining duration of Cavani's deal.

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By the Numbers

•Boca president Juan Román Riquelme announced the contract termination.
•Cavani struggled with injuries and performance issues during his tenure.
•His contract was originally set to expire in December.

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10:44 PMYahoo Sports — ❌End of the road: Boca and Cavani agree to part ways

What they're saying

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Just minutes ago, it was revealed that Boca president Juan Román Riquelme has reached an agreement with Cavani to terminate his contract. Since "Vasco" Arruabarrena arrived, he told the blue-and-gold...
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