Although his departure from Boca had already been made official days ago, Ánder Herrera still had one last task to complete. This Thursday morning, while the team began pre-season training under the orders of Rodolfo Arruabarrena, the Spanish midfielder showed up at the Ezeiza training ground to collect his belongings and say goodbye to his teammates, expressing gratitude for the affection received during his time at the club.
In statements to the press present at the site, far from showing discomfort about the premature end of his cycle, the former Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United player chose words of gratitude and emotion regarding his departure. "I have been very happy here in this last year and a half, I have had a great time, I have met incredible people. The people who make up Boca will mark me for the rest of my life. It is a life experience that I will never forget", he assured the media present.
Herrera emphasized that the opportunity to wear the blue and gold jersey represented the realization of a personal dream. "My total gratitude to Boca for bringing me here, for giving me the chance to fulfill a dream. I wish the best for what is to come, for my teammates, I believe Boca has enormous possibilities,” he stated.
The midfielder also made a self-criticism regarding the team's performance during his time at the club. “This last year and a half things have been done well, but it is true that Boca's demand is to win and we have not won. We have to accept it, I wish the best for the coaching staff and my teammates,” he acknowledged.
A conflict-free exit
Despite his contract being valid until December 2026, Herrera explained that the termination was resolved quickly and without differences with the management or the new coaching staff. "It was easy. Every coaching staff has its priorities. One day if I am a coach, I will have mine. What I made clear to the club is that there would be no problems with me in any case", he explained.
