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Ander Herrera commits to Boca Juniors: Renewal close to being finalized
The future of Ander Herrera was uncertain heading into the start of 2026, but the Spanish midfielder — formerly of PSG and Manchester United — has now made a decision.
Ander Herrera’s situation was something of a mystery. After the season ended, the midfielder went on vacation along with the rest of the Boca Juniors squad, with the added complication that his contract was close to expiring and his future in Argentine football was far from certain.
The Spaniard returned to his home country to spend time with his family, recharge, and carefully assess his options for 2026. In his mind, there were only two paths: continue at the Buenos Aires club or retire. Despite rumors suggesting he could “hang up his boots” and move into coaching, that possibility was never confirmed as part of his plans.
In the end, Herrera made a decision that has already been communicated to club officials.
According to several journalists close to Boca, Ander Herrera will continue wearing the shirt of his dream club. The same sources report that the player has already agreed on the terms of a new contract, with everything in place for him to report on January 2 for the start of preseason training in Ezeiza.
Ander Herrera and his Boca renewal: key details
Argentine outlets such as TyC Sports report that the midfielder has the 2026 Copa Libertadores firmly in mind. Herrera is aware that he has not performed at the level initially expected, while the club also acknowledges that injuries have limited his impact.
It is even suggested that Herrera will receive a fixed salary, albeit lower than the one he earned upon arriving at Boca. Still, he will be given a chance at redemption, having featured in just 17 of 44 possible matches so far.
Ander Herrera and Edinson Cavani set for a “special” preseason
The Boca squad has enjoyed a short break to recharge and will soon return to Boca Predio to begin preseason preparations. Ander Herrera will be among them and is expected to undergo a special training program, alongside three other players.
Pending final confirmation, newly renewed head coach Claudio Úbeda plans to focus closely on Ander Herrera, Edinson Cavani, Alan Velasco, and Kevin Zenón. All four struggled for continuity in 2025 due to various issues, particularly recurring injuries, and the aim is to have them fully fit to put those problems behind them.
