Riquelme set to leave Boca

Boca Juniors head coach Claudio Borghi expects free agent Juan Román Riquelme to exit La Bombonera.

On Borghi’s return to Argentina following his team’s tour of Oceania the coach said, “I’m imagining a Boca Juniors team without Riquelme.”

Contract talks between Los Xeneizes and the talented playmaker have stalled as a result of Riquelme’s wage demands.

Boca Juniors beaten in New Zealand

Boca Juniors have been sent packing from Oceania after losing 2-1 to Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand. New signing Christian Cellay’s red card saw the tourists finish the match with 10 men.