🎙️Paredes: "I never implied I was returning to Boca now"
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Before the match between Roma and Porto to determine the advancement to the Europa League round of 16, the midfielder was asked about the big rumor of his return to the Xeneize this summer and he was very clear."I never implied that I was returning to Boca now. I have always been quite clear in that regard. In November, when I had the opportunity to say it, I was very clear: I have a contract that I have to respect."
Beyond all the controversy that arose at the time after his rejection, Juan Román Riquelme and the blue and gold football council will start talks again in March to make his return happen.
In the Italian capital team, he has a contract until June 30 and, while waiting for his decision, Boca will present him with a new offer.
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