Player Leandro Paredes expressed his desire to return to Boca Juniors and pressured Juan Román Riquelme before a clause in his contract with Roma is activated. Paredes' contractual situation is a significant obstacle, as his link with the Italian club ends in June and a clause stipulates automatic renewal for another year if he plays 50% of the season's matches.
Despite the enthusiasm from both parties, the realization of Paredes' return to Boca will depend on several factors. The Argentine club will need to present a convincing offer, Roma will need to quickly find a replacement, and the player must decide between returning to La Bombonera or staying in Europe.
Although the Argentine football transfer market has already closed, Boca continues negotiating with the hope of repatriating Paredes. The midfielder, who was a starter and captain at Roma, faces a complex scenario for an immediate exit.
Boca is confident that if the return doesn’t happen now, Paredes will return in June, but time is crucial and the window of opportunity is narrowing. Additionally, the closing of the transfer market in Argentina and Roma's difficulties in finding a suitable replacement before the deadline in Europe complicate the operation.
Roma's coach, Claudio Ranieri, has indicated his willingness to let Paredes go if he so decides, but he also shows interest in retaining him. Boca has offered the player to become the highest paid in the squad, matching Edinson Cavani's contract, with a four-year deal.
