Boca Juniors to secure the signing of Argentina midfielder Paredes, currently playing for Roma.
Get the scoop on Leandro Paredes' move back to Boca Juniors
It looks like Leandro Paredes, the 30-year-old Argentine midfielder currently playing for AS Roma, is on his way back to Boca Juniors! An official from the Argentine club confirmed to Reuters that Paredes has accepted an offer to join the club next season.
According to sources, Paredes has a $3.5 million clause in his Roma contract that Boca Juniors can activate to bring him back to the club. It's now up to Paredes to make it official by triggering that clause.
Paredes, a World Cup winner with Argentina, started his career at Boca in 2010 before moving to Roma in 2014. He's also played for Empoli, Zenit St Petersburg, Paris St Germain, and Juventus.
Boca Juniors are looking to make some major changes after a disappointing season. They were knocked out in the preliminary round of the Copa Libertadores and failed to make it out of the group stage at the Club World Cup.
Paredes has expressed his desire to return to Boca Juniors and his close relationship with club president Juan Roman Riquelme has reportedly played a key role in facilitating the deal. Boca is also offering him improved terms compared to previous proposals.
This move marks a significant homecoming for Paredes, who is eager to start a new chapter at the club where he first rose to fame. Keep an eye out for updates on this exciting transfer!
Despite his stints in various European-leagues like Serie A with AS Roma, Empoli, and Juventus, Paredes' heart seems drawn back to his roots, as he targets a return to his former club, Boca Juniors, in the upcoming season. With his World Cup-winning pedigree and close ties with the club president, Paredes might secure a move under the watchful eyes of soccer fans, eyeing a comeback to glory for Boca Juniors in the European-leagues and South American leagues alike.
