Boca Juniors coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena pushes for decisions on Zeballos and Villa ahead of transfer window

Newly appointed Boca Juniors head coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena is urging the club to resolve the future of forward Exequiel Zeballos, whose contract expires in December 2026. Negotiations have stalled and no formal offer has been presented, prompting Arruabarrena to ask the board to make an effort to keep the player.

At the same time, Colombian winger Sebastián Villa posted an Instagram story featuring Boca‑related emojis, fueling speculation about a possible return. The club states that no negotiations are underway and notes a pending legal dispute stemming from Villa’s abrupt departure in 2023. Arruabarrena has indicated his interest in both Zeballos and Villa as he prepares the squad for the upcoming transfer market.