Former Argentine international Fernando Gago has been appointed as the head coach of Boca Juniors

Official announcement: Former Argentine international Fernando Gago has been appointed as the head coach of Boca Juniors. Boca Juniors stated: "Gago has signed with Boca to become the new head coach of the team. Welcome home, Fernando!" The contract is reported to run until December 2026.

Gago said: "I believe the opportunity has come at the right time, and I am eager to achieve great things. I will do everything I can to help the players understand they are at the best club, to make them enjoy their time here, and to work hard to build a competitive team." "Individual conversations will take place daily. Whoever trains well will play, it doesn’t matter who the best player is."



The 38-year-old Gago began his playing career at Boca Juniors, joining Real Madrid in 2007, and later played for Roma, Valencia, and other teams. After retiring in 2020, he managed Aldosivi, Racing Club, and Guadalajara.