Bombshell: Riquelme reportedly called Diego Aguirre to become Boca's head coach in 2024

The future bench for 2026 at Boca is beginning to take shape. According to Uruguayan media, Juan Román Riquelme has already initiated informal contacts with Diego Aguirre, current coach of Peñarol, to learn about his terms and evaluate his arrival at the club starting next season.

Journalist Federico Buysan revealed that the Xeneize president made a direct inquiry to a member of the Carbonero board to learn about the coach's contractual situation. Although the approach was informal, the interest is real and Aguirre is one of the coaches who most appeal to the Football Council due to his cup profile and international experience.

The death of Miguel Ángel Russo left a deep void in the institution, and although Riquelme confirmed that Claudio Úbeda will remain in charge of the team until December, his continuity beyond that date seems ruled out. In this context, Aguirre emerges as the main candidate to lead a new cycle in 2026.

In addition to having several cycles at Manya, the 59-year-old coach has a long career that includes stints at San Lorenzo, Atlético Mineiro, São Paulo, and Internacional, as well as coaching the Uruguay U-20 National Team.

The other Uruguayan rumor involving Boca

Another rumor has also emerged from Uruguay linking Boca with a familiar face: Nahitan Nández. The Uruguayan midfielder, who left a great impression during his time at the club between 2017 and 2019, would once again be on the Football Council's radar. According to journalist Sebastián Giovanelli, Riquelme intends to bring the midfielder back for the 2026 season.

Currently, Nández plays for Al Qadisiyah in Saudi Arabia, where he signed a five-year contract and has a release clause of eight million dollars.