A former Manchester United defender has reportedly been kicked of his club’s dressing room after clashing with staff.
Boca Juniors slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Huracan on Sunday, with American Matko Miljevic netting the decisive goal in the second half.
The result saw Boca slip to 13th in Group A as part of the second phase of the Argentine Primera Division and also marked the historic club’s worst-ever run of form with 11 consecutive games without a win inside 90 minutes.
With tensions at breaking point following the loss, Boca boss Miguel Angel Russo has exiled Marcos Rojo.
According to a report from ESPN Argentina, Rojo clashed with Russo following the game leading the manager to expel him from the first-team dressing room.
In addition, fellow Boca stars Marcelo Saracchi and Cristian Lema are also said to have been banished amid the club’s dismal run of form of late.
Marcos Rojo has reportedly been exiled from the first-team at Argentine club Boca Juniors
The 35-year-old centre back is said to have clashed with Boca boss Miguel Angel Russo
Rojo (centre) spent seven years at Man United and made 122 appearances for the club in all competitions
The report suggests that Russo’s decision will not be reversed and that Rojo will need to begin contract termination proceedings with the club in order to continue his playing career elsewhere.
Rojo is said to have informed Boca prior to the Club World Cup of his intentions to move on after more than four years with the Blue and Gold.
However, no bids have reportedly been made for the 35-year-old, whose last appearance for Boca came when he captained the side to victory against Lanus back in May.
The veteran defender joined Boca in 2021 after spending eight years at Old Trafford.
Despite a promising start in United colours after joining the club from Sporting Lisbon, Rojo quickly fell down the pecking order, with a slew of injuries curtailing his career in England.
In total, the former Argentina international made just 64 Premier League starts across his seven seasons at the club.
