After spells at Aldosivi, Racing and Chivas, the former Real Madrid midfielder will take the reins at Los Xeneizes. The 38-year-old replaces Diego Martinez, who parted ways with the Buenos Aires outfit on September 29 amid a poor run of results. Gago set to lead South American giants into the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"For all Boca fans, today is a very important day,\" Boca president Juan Roman Riquelme told a news conference. \"Whenever someone returns home for us it is a special day. Fernando knows that this is his home and that we are very happy to have him here.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gago, who had two spells with Boca as a player, became available after parting ways with Guadalajara on Thursday, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
According to local media reports, Boca agreed to pay two million U.S. dollars to trigger a release clause on Gago's contract with the Mexican club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I think I acted in a good way,\" Gago said. \"I had a termination clause in the contract at the club's request when I signed. A lot has been said ... [but] I made the decision that I thought was best for me.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gago, who represented Boca Juniors, Real Madrid, Valencia, Roma, Velez Sarsfield and Argentina's national team during a 16-year playing career, turned to management in 2021.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He had spells in charge of Aldosivi and Racing Club before joining Guadalajara in December 2023.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Boca are currently 10th in Argentina's Primera Division standings with just six wins from 17 games, 12 points behind leaders Velez Sarsfield.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He had spells in charge of Aldosivi and Racing Club before joining Guadalajara in December 2023.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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