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Óscar Córdoba Says Miguel Borja’s River Plate Tenure Is Over After Penalty Miss

His contract expires at year-end with reporting pointing to a likely exit rather than a renewal.

Overview

  • Speaking as a pundit, the former Boca Juniors goalkeeper called Borja’s continuity "unsustainable" and said the forward no longer feels supported by the squad or coaching staff.
  • Córdoba pointed to Junior and Atlético Nacional as the most viable landing spots and dismissed a Brazilian move as unlikely.
  • Borja’s missed late penalty in River Plate’s 1-0 defeat to Gimnasia at the Monumental reignited heavy criticism of his performances.
  • The striker recently obtained Argentine nationality, which means he would not occupy a foreign-player slot if he remained at the club.
  • Local reports note that decisions on Borja’s future could be influenced by uncertainty over Marcelo Gallardo’s 2026 plans.