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Edinson Cavani seeks new club after rescinding Boca Juniors contract
Edinson Cavani has rescinded his contract with Boca Juniors following the return of Rodolfo Arruabarrena, who reportedly did not include the striker in his future plans. Despite rumors of retirement, the 38-year-old Uruguayan forward has expressed a clear desire to continue his professional career.
Cavani is reportedly most interested in playing in Brazil, drawn by the competitiveness of the league and the opportunity to compete for the Copa Libertadores. While specific Brazilian clubs have not been named, interest from several teams in the country is expected. Additionally, there is interest from Uruguay, though no formal offers have been made.
In Europe, the Italian club Lecce has made initial contact regarding the possibility of offering Cavani a contract to finish his career in Italy, a country where he previously found success with Napoli and Palermo. While Lecce is interested, they have not yet extended a formal proposal and are not expected to make a massive financial investment.