When it seemed that Carlos Zambrano would stay at Boca Juniors, a decision with coach Hugo Ibarra would change his future. Reports from Argentina indicate that the 'Kaiser' would have committed a disciplinary offense, so the 48-year-old strategist informed him that he is no longer part of his plans for the 2023 season, despite having a contract until June 30, 2023. What happened?
According to the newspaper Olé, Carlos Zambrano had a problem with the Xeneize coach, involving Peruvian defender Luis Advíncula. It turns out that the 'Lion' allegedly "refused to board the bus with the rest of his teammates." In addition, the Peruvian defender complained to Hugo Ibarra about Fabra and 'Bolt', since they had more days off than him.
Luis Advíncula and Carlos Zambrano were champions of the Argentine Professional League 2022 with Boca Juniors. Photo: LR/AFP composition
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"As a result of this, the defender was separated from the group by the coach and the player trained separately. In addition, Ibarra informed the management that Zambrano will no longer be considered by the coaching staff," the report adds.
In the final part, Olé mentions that after this argument, Carlos Zambrano would have removed his belongings from Boca Juniors' facilities, although it has not been confirmed by the club.
When did Carlos Zambrano arrive at Boca Juniors?
Carlos Zambrano arrived at Boca Juniors at the beginning of 2020, after his time at Dynamo Kiev in Ukraine. He played 62 matches wearing the Xeneize jersey and won five titles. On more than one occasion, he was criticized by the Argentine media for his different disciplinary acts, such as the fight he had with Dario Benedetto.