Dybala negotiates return to Boca after the World Cup and would meet Paredes again

Paulo Dybala is close to making his return to Argentine football. According to information from ESPN Argentina, the attacker has a “principle agreement” with Boca Juniors to transfer after Copa from Mundo in 2026. Journalist Leo Paradizo confirmed the news last Tuesday, detailing that the final details have already been discussed between the parties.

“The remaining details have been finalized and we can confirm that Paulo Dybala will play for Boca Juniors starting next season,” stated Paradizo on SportsCenter. The agreement will only actually materialize after the end of Copa, but negotiations have made significant progress between the player and the Argentine club.

Contrato with Roma will come to an end

The path for Dybala to return to Argentina becomes clearer with the termination of its link with Roma. Seu’s contract with the Italian club expires on June 30, 2026, leaving him free to sign with any team. In the current season, the striker played 23 matches for Roma, scoring three goals and distributing four assists.

Aos 32 years old, Dybala completes its 13th season on the Italian Série A. Revelado for Instituto in 2011, the player built a solid career at Europa before considering a return to the South American continent.

Dybala does not close doors

Questionado about the possibility of playing for Boca Juniors in an interview with Argentine journalist Joaquín Álvarez, the attacker did not rule out the option. “That would be great. Nunca knows,” he replied evasively. “Today I play for Roma. Tenho wants to defend this shirt, but you never know what could happen.”

The caution in responses reflects the delicate situation of being tied to an active contract. Ainda thus, his words leave open the possibility of returning to Argentine football soon.

Reencontro with Paredes on Boca

One of the main attractions for Dybala to accept the transfer is the presence of Leandro Paredes in the Boca Juniors squad. The two players were teammates at Roma and built a friendship off the field. Paredes arrived at the Argentine club in mid-2025, and is already consolidated in the team.

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The prospect of playing alongside a friend makes the project even more attractive for the striker. On another occasion, Dybala talked about missing Paredes and his family. “It would be great. Sentimos misses them a lot, but I don’t know what will happen,” he commented, revealing the affection for the relationship built in Roma.

Histórico of securities and trajectory

Dybala is the 2022 Copa Mundo Champion with Argentina. Sua arriving at Boca Juniors would represent the return of an idol to Argentine football, something that deeply pleases the club’s fans. The attacker carries with him all the experience accumulated at Itália and in the international context.

The transfer still depends on Copa closing Mundo 2026 and the official completion of the procedures. Ainda therefore, all indications point to a positive outcome in the negotiations between the player and the Argentine institution.

The next few months will be decisive in confirming the agreement and consolidating the return of one of the most important figures in contemporary Argentine football to Boca Juniors.