Overview
- Arruabarrena arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday and is a step away from formally signing to replace Claudio Úbeda, with club sources saying contract formalities remain pending.
- The coach has reported initial technical appointments including Diego Markic, Juan Gobet, Amr Mokhtar and Gustavo Roberti while the second fitness coach and goalkeeper coach roles are still to be defined.
- Pre-season is scheduled to start at Boca’s Ezeiza training ground on June 18, which will mark the operational start of Arruabarrena’s second cycle and the moment when personnel decisions will be implemented.
- Midweek roster moves have already begun: Ánder Herrera left by mutual agreement and Boca has opened talks to strengthen defense, targeting San Lorenzo captain Jhohan Romaña with Adam Bareiro’s new Argentine citizenship having freed an overseas slot.
- Separately, Súper Rugby Américas moved into its semifinals with four Argentine franchises progressing to the last four—Dogos XV vs. Tarucas and Pampas vs. Capibaras XV—with both ties set to be shown on ESPN 3 and Disney+.