Midfielder Ander Herrera is reportedly on the verge of leaving Athletic Club to join Boca Juniors, with the deal expected to be finalized in the coming hours. His absence from training under Ernesto Valverde at Lezama was one of the key updates, along with the continued injury recovery of Oihan Sancet.

Herrera’s Xeneize Dream

Herrera, who has publicly expressed his desire to play for the Argentine club, shared his excitement about the potential move. “I can’t even sleep thinking about it. What was up to me is already done. Now, it’s just a matter of sorting out the final details,” he said while signing autographs from his car. These comments were shared in a tweet by the official account of the Argentine newspaper Olé. The player is expected to travel to Buenos Aires on Tuesday to finalize his transfer to the Xeneize side, marking a significant step in his professional career.

Oihan Sancet’s Status

Meanwhile, Oihan Sancet is still recovering from the ankle sprain he suffered during the match against Osasuna on December 21. The injury sidelined him from recent Copa del Rey and Supercup fixtures at the start of 2025. With Herrera close to joining Boca Juniors and Sancet still in recovery, Athletic Club faces the start of the year with plenty of changes and challenges in their squad.