Ánder Herrera, a 36-year-old Spanish central midfielder, was informed by his club that the new coaching staff would not consider him. His contract termination is set to be signed in the next few hours, and he will then leave the club. During negotiations with Boca's management, Rodolfo Arruabarrena established certain conditions, one of which was a reduction of the squad. Arruabarrena provided a list of players he would not consider, with Ánder Herrera being the most notable name. The club informed the player's representatives that he would not be on the team for the rest of 2026. This decision was unexpected and coincided with the new coaching staff's arrival. The club had initially intended for Herrera to finish the last six months of his contract. However, both the player and the president understood that each party had done everything possible to secure a different outcome. Herrera had wanted to stay, but his time with the club concluded because of recurring muscle injuries and poor sporting results. The contract termination is anticipated to be amicable. The midfielder, who has two caps for Spain, joined the club on 17/01/2025. He played in 9 matches during the 2025/2026 Torneo Apertura. His current market value is listed as €400k by Transfermarkt.