Edinson Cavani leaves Boca Juniors after three years without titles

Edinson Cavani officially left Boca Juniors on July 1, 2026, after rescinding his contract six months early, ending a three-year stint marked by high expectations but no titles Source: elcolombiano, clarin. The 39-year-old Uruguayan striker announced his departure in an emotional video from La Bombonera Source: infobae.

The departure

Cavani said he faced "one of the saddest moments of my career" due to a back injury that sidelined him Source: clarin, elcolombiano. He played 81 games, scoring 28 goals, but never won a trophy with the club Source: lavozar.

The injury

A lumbar hernia limited Cavani to just two appearances in 2026, both in February Source: clarin. Despite two nerve blocks, he could not return to the pitch Source: infobae. New coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena did not count on him Source: clarin.

Legacy

Cavani arrived in July 2023 with great fanfare but his performance declined, especially in 2025-2026 Source: elcolombiano. He said he will always value the experience: "The path is the reward, and the path was beautiful" Source: infobae. His departure frees a foreign spot and salary cap space for Boca .