Boca Juniors initiates contact with Gustavo Costas for head coach position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:12 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Boca Juniors has begun discussions to fill its head coaching vacancy following Claudio Úbeda's departure. Marcelo 'Chelo' Delgado, the club's sporting director, reached out to Gustavo Costas to explore his interest in the position. Although Costas has not responded formally, he has not dismissed the possibility and views the challenge positively. Further negotiations are anticipated as Boca seeks to solidify its leadership ahead of an important semester.
- •Claudio Úbeda has officially departed as head coach of Boca Juniors.
- •Marcelo 'Chelo' Delgado contacted Gustavo Costas to discuss the coaching role.
- •Costas has a favorable view of the opportunity but has not committed yet.
- •Boca Juniors is seeking to make a decision ahead of the new season.
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — 💣 First contacts: Boca make initial approach for Gustavo Costas
"Boca Juniors’ leadership is wasting no time after making Claudio Úbeda’s departure from the Xeneize bench official. In recent hours, the list of names in the running has added a heavyweight candi...
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