Edinson Cavani agrees to Boca contract termination but will keep playing

Edinson Cavani has agreed to tear up his contract with Boca Juniors but has no plans to retire at 39. The striker follows fellow ex-Manchester United player Ander Herrera out the door in Buenos Aires, cutting his spell short ahead of a major squad overhaul. A gruelling battle with persistent back injuries became the defining factor in both parties agreeing to part ways without compensation.

Cavani has featured in only two matches this season, sidelined by severe lumbago and a herniated disc; he even underwent microsurgery earlier in the campaign, but the physical demands of Argentine football proved too great. He does not intend to hang up his boots.

"He feels good and he is looking forward to it. With this cancellation it is not that he is retiring," a representative stated. Cavani will also balance his remaining playing days with overseeing his premium wine brand, Cavani Wines, which he launched in 2024. Cavani will leave Boca without adding silverware to his trophy cabinet.

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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