Gabriel Milito is the main candidate to replace Gago at Boca.

Boca's defeat against River in the Superclásico was the trigger that marked the end of Fernando Gago's tenure as the team's coach. The 2-1 loss at the Monumental stadium tipped the balance for the management, led by Juan Román Riquelme, who decided to end his short 198-day tenure.

The official announcement was made by Chicho Serna, a member of the Football Council and Riquelme's trusted man. "Fernando Gago and his coaching staff have reached the end of their time with the institution. We are very grateful, he put in all his effort, but there are situations that led us to make a final decision," he stated in a clear and forceful message.

With his departure, Gago becomes the sixth coach to leave his position under Riquelme's current management. Now, the focus is on defining his successor, and the main candidate being mentioned in the Boca world is Gabriel Milito.

The former Argentinos Juniors coach left a very positive impression during his time at La Paternal, where he stood out for proposing offensive football, with high pressure and constant prominence. His most recent experience at Atlético Mineiro, where he reached the final of the last Copa Libertadores, also positions him as an attractive option for the management, which seeks to give the team a renewed identity.

One fact to consider is that Riquelme knows him well and likes his work. In addition to sharing drafts in the Argentine National Team, the Xeneize idol highlighted the coach's work at AAAJ, the club where he emerged and retired.

Kily González, another well-positioned candidate

Throughout the past year, even before Diego Martínez's arrival, the name of the former Unión coach began to be strongly mentioned in Boca's environment. His good rapport with Juan Román Riquelme, forged during his time as a player at the club, enhances his profile, as does the impact he left on the teams he coached.