Manchester United transfer news: Marcos Rojo joins Boca Juniors for an undisclosed fee
Manchester United confirm Marcos Rojo has left the club to return to Argentina with Boca Juniors; Rojo joined United in 2014 but has struggled to hold down a first-team spot; the 30-year-old spent part of last season on loan at Estudiantes
Tuesday 2 February 2021 13:58, UK
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has completed a permanent transfer to Boca Juniors, for an undisclosed fee.
Rojo signed for United from Sporting Lisbon in August 2014, making his debut for the club the following month in a 4-0 Premier League victory over Queens Park Rangers.
However, despite signing a new deal in 2018, Rojo has continually struggled to keep his place the United side, and leaves having made 122 appearances across all competitions in six-and-a-half seasons in Manchester.
Rojo has spent much time recently back in Argentina after he was loaned back to Estudiantes for the second half of last season.
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"Marcos will return to his homeland on a permanent basis, after agreeing terms with the reigning Argentinian champions," a United statement read.
"Everyone at the club would like to wish him all the best for the future."
