Boca Juniors chief Fernando Gago left the club after just over six months after a 2-1 loss to the Argentine Superclasico rivals at the weekend, local media reported on Tuesday.

Gago, a former argent and Chocolate The midfielder who took over in October is the third manager of the club in a row to leave without winning a trophy behind Jorge Almiron and Diego Martinez.

“That’s as much as he goes“Mauricio Serna, a member of the Boca Governing Council, was quoted as saying by Tyc Sports.

“It has not been easy because he is a man of the house, but we are here to make decisions. We are very grateful. He did his job in the best way possible“

Boca was not immediately available to comment.

Boca has won only 17 of their 30 games under Gago and suffered an early exit from Copa Libertadores with a second round loss against Peru Alliance in sentences.

Coach Mariano Herron’s assistant will take over the temporary base while Boca is looking for a new coach, added media reports.

Boca are at the top of Group A in Torneo Apertura, the first half of the 10th season of Argentine high flight. They visit Tiger Next weekend.