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Marcos Rojo Joins Racing Club but Must Drop Surname from Shirt

Fresh from his Boca Juniors exit, he will appear as “Marcos R.” on his Racing shirt to avoid evoking rivals Independiente’s nickname “El Rojo”

Marcos Rojo Boca Juniors
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Overview

  • Rojo signed with Racing Club on August 12 after his contract with Boca Juniors was mutually terminated following internal disciplinary action.
  • Racing Club will list him as “Marcos R.” on his No. 6 shirt because his surname matches Independiente’s nickname “El Rojo.”
  • Boca manager Miguel Ángel Russo excluded Rojo and two teammates from the first-team dressing room after a reported backstage bust-up.
  • This move is Rojo’s second permanent transfer since departing Manchester United in February 2021.
  • The 35-year-old defender won FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League titles with Manchester United before a 2017 cruciate ligament injury curtailed his career.