Buenos Aires – Saba:
Argentina’s Boca Juniors announced on Friday the return of international midfielder Leandro Paredes from Italy’s AS Roma.
The 31-year-old player signed a new three-season contract with Boca Juniors and was officially presented to fans, who celebrated his return to the club where he began his career.
Paredes started his professional journey with Boca Juniors, playing for the club between 2010 and 2014 before moving to Europe, joining Italy’s Serie A. There, he played for Chievo, Roma, and Empoli (on loan).
In 2017, he transferred to the Russian league via Zenit Saint Petersburg, then joined France’s Paris Saint-Germain in 2019. He later returned to Italy on loan to Juventus in the 2022-2023 season before moving back to Roma for a second stint with the Italian capital club.
Throughout his career, Paredes has won several titles at both club and international levels, with his most notable achievement being the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 victory with the Argentine national team.
Paredes expressed his immense joy at returning to his boyhood club, stating in a press conference: "It’s incredible to be back at Boca Juniors. I’ve always wanted this, and I’m happy to return now in good physical condition. I’ve matured a lot and feel ready to contribute to the team."
The player was under contract with Roma until 2026, but an agreement between the two clubs facilitated his return to the Argentine league.
In an official statement, Roma wished Paredes success in his new journey, noting that the midfielder played 135 matches and scored 13 goals for the club over four seasons.
Argentina’s Boca Juniors announced on Friday the return of international midfielder Leandro Paredes from Italy’s AS Roma.
The 31-year-old player signed a new three-season contract with Boca Juniors and was officially presented to fans, who celebrated his return to the club where he began his career.
Paredes started his professional journey with Boca Juniors, playing for the club between 2010 and 2014 before moving to Europe, joining Italy’s Serie A. There, he played for Chievo, Roma, and Empoli (on loan).
In 2017, he transferred to the Russian league via Zenit Saint Petersburg, then joined France’s Paris Saint-Germain in 2019. He later returned to Italy on loan to Juventus in the 2022-2023 season before moving back to Roma for a second stint with the Italian capital club.
Throughout his career, Paredes has won several titles at both club and international levels, with his most notable achievement being the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 victory with the Argentine national team.
Paredes expressed his immense joy at returning to his boyhood club, stating in a press conference: "It’s incredible to be back at Boca Juniors. I’ve always wanted this, and I’m happy to return now in good physical condition. I’ve matured a lot and feel ready to contribute to the team."
The player was under contract with Roma until 2026, but an agreement between the two clubs facilitated his return to the Argentine league.
In an official statement, Roma wished Paredes success in his new journey, noting that the midfielder played 135 matches and scored 13 goals for the club over four seasons.