Does Bianchi return to Boca? The 'bombshell' thrown by his family and two other candidates.

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Paul Bianchi, grandson of the 'Viceroy', made it clear his desire to see him on the bench at Boca Juniors, following Hugo Ibarra's departure. "He speaks quite a lot with Juan Román Riquelme, they are friends," he said.

Boca Juniors decided last Tuesday that Hugo Ibarra will no longer be the coach of their football team, as Mariano Herrón will temporarily take over until the Buenos Aires institution hires a new coach. The Board of Directors and the Football Council of the club made this decision after several games in which the team showed a poor performance. As expected, after the news of the 'Negro's' departure, the rumors about his replacement have already started. One of the names that attracts a lot of attention is that of Carlos Bianchi.

The most successful coach of Boca Juniors has been available in the coaching market for a long time, and at 73 years old, it is not ruled out that he will return to the 'Xeneize' bench. It is the desire of many fans and his family, who will try to convince him.

"As a fan, I want my grandfather to return as Boca's coach," said Paul Bianchi, his grandson, in an interview with the program Boca de Selección. And he added: "It would be very nice if Carlos takes over and wins another championship."

At the same time, he also revealed that the historic coach of the 'Xeneize' maintains a relationship with Juan Román Riquelme, vice president and club idol. "Carlos speaks quite often with Román. They are friends," he affirmed. And he concluded: "I don't want to get anyone's hopes up, but we will try to convince him."

It is worth remembering that Carlos Bianchi, emblematic coach of Boca, has not returned to coaching since his last stint with the club between 2013 and 2014. In his coaching career, he won three Copa Libertadores with the Argentine team.

Carlos Bianchi won three Copa Libertadores (2000, 2001 and 2003) and two Intercontinental Cups (2000 and 2003) with Boca Juniors | Photo: AFP/AP/EFE/Reuters

Who are the other coaches rumored to be in Boca Juniors?

After the dismissal of Hugo Ibarra was confirmed, the names of Gerardo Martino and José Néstor Pékerman were associated with the Argentine club. The 'Tata' is available after coaching Mexico in the 2022 World Cup, while the other mentioned coach resigned from the helm of the Venezuelan national team a few days ago.

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