The departure of Santiago Ascacibar from Estudiantes de La Plata to Boca Juniors left scars that went beyond football and had their strongest chapter on social media with the 'Pincha' president. Following the midfielder's statements, during his presentation he confessed to 'loving Boca' and admitted having rejected offers from River Plate, Juan Sebastián Verón reacted with a post that sparked controversy, as reported by Noticias Argentinas. Ascacibar's words did not sit well in the club's environment, and although Verón avoided giving public explanations about the transfer, he chose to express himself indirectly through his Instagram account, where he shared an image with Alejandro Sabella accompanied by a powerful phrase. 'I speak little.' 'I am the owner of my silence and a slave to my words,' was the text posted by 'The Witch,' a quote historically attributed to Sabella, which was quickly interpreted as a message to Ascacibar, who months earlier had stated that in Argentine football he would only play for Estudiantes. The discomfort became even more apparent when 'Pincha' fans noticed another gesture that did not go unnoticed: Verón stopped following Ascacibar on Instagram after his move to Boca was confirmed. This symbolic gesture reinforced the idea of a definitive break between the president and one of the most identified references with the club in recent years. The economic impact on Estudiantes was secondary, and the focus was on the symbolic weight of the departure and the consequences of the words said in the past.
