Former Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani has reportedly agreed to terminate his contract with Argentinian giants Boca Juniors, but not set to hang his boot.
The 39-years-old forward is set to depart Boca Juniors alongside fellow former Manchester United star Ander Herrera.
According to Ole, Cavani’s gruelling battle with persistent back injuries became the defining factor in both parties agreeing to part ways without compensation.
The veteran forward’s availability has been heavily restricted over the past several months, severely limiting his impact on the pitch for the blue-and-gold jersey.
Cavani has only been able to feature in two matches all season, failing to find the back of the net due to severe lumbago and a herniated disc issue. Earlier in the campaign, the 39-year-old underwent a microsurgery on his back in an attempt to correct the problem, but the physical demands of Argentine football was too much for him to handle.
Edinson Cavani grimaces in pain during a Torneo Apertura Mercado Libre 2026 match between Boca Juniors and Racing Club. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)
Despite the premature termination of his contract and his injury problem, Cavani has no intention of hanging up his boots.
Representatives close to the player have confirmed that the decision is purely down to finding an environment better suited to his current physical condition rather than signalling the end of his footballing journey.
“He feels good and he is looking forward to it. With this cancellation it is not that he is retiring,” a representative stated.
All eyes will be on Cavani as he plots his next move on the pitch. Before his stint in Argentina, the Uruguayan enjoyed a glittering career across Europe’s top leagues.
He started with Palermo in 2007 before scoring heavily for Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain. He moved to Old Trafford in 2020, where he registered 19 goals in 59 appearances for Man Utd.
