Uruguay Veteran Edison Cavani Departs Boca Juniors
- Edinson Cavani, Uruguay's second all-time leading scorer with 58 goals, announced his departure from Boca Juniors after nearly three years marred by recurring injuries and without winning any titles at the Argentine club.
- Cavani joined Boca Juniors in July 2023 from Valencia and made 81 appearances, scoring 28 goals, but was limited by a persistent lower back injury and coaching decisions.
- Despite a celebrated European career including six Ligue 1 titles with Paris Saint-Germain, his time at Boca was hindered by injury struggles and he missed key chances, impacting his overall contribution.
- In a farewell message, Cavani expressed sadness over missing opportunities with teammates, reflected positively on his journey, and did not confirm retirement from club football.
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Cavani has played 81 games and scored 28 goals for Boca Juniors since 2023.
Uruguayan veteran Cavani quits Boca Juniors
Known as ‘El Matador’, Edinson Cavani is Uruguay’s second all-time leading scorer with 58 goals in 136 appearances. (EPA Images pic) BUENOS AIRES: Veteran Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani has announced his departure from Boca Juniors after three years. The 39-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Napoli and Manchester United player joined the Argentine side in July 2023 from Valencia. “As a coach of mine once taught me, the journey is the r…
It's official, the adventure of Edinson Cavani in Boca Juniors is coming to an end. Three years after joining the Argentine club, attacking Uruguayan me with a stop to his passage under the Xeneizes colors, probably opening the last chapter of his career.
The Uruguayan striker agreed to leave after three years marked by injuries and irregular performance.In 2026 he barely played two games and never managed to recover from his lumbar problems.Danubio, the club where he started his career, already opened the doors for a possible return.
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