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The Sun
a day ago
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Argentina midfielder Paredes set to join Boca Juniors from Roma
ARGENTINA and AS Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes has accepted an offer to join Boca Juniors next season, an official at the top-tier Argentine club told Reuters on Thursday. The 30-year-old Paredes has a clause in his Roma contract that allows him to leave the Serie A club for $3.5 million. 'Now he must execute the clause,' the Argentine club source told Reuters. A World Cup winner with Argentina, Paredes began his career at Boca in 2010, before his first stint with Roma in 2014. He also played for Empoli, Zenit St Petersburg, Paris St Germain and Juventus. Boca are planning a major overhaul following a disappointing season in which they crashed out in the preliminary round of the Copa Libertadores and failed to make it out of the group stage at the Club World Cup. ARGENTINA midfielder Leandro Paredes is set to return to Boca Juniors after accepting an offer from the Argentine club, a Boca official confirmed to Reuters on Thursday. The 30-year-old, currently with AS Roma, has a release clause of $3.5 million in his contract. 'Now he must execute the clause,' the Boca official said. Paredes, a key figure in Argentina's 2022 World Cup triumph, began his professional career at Boca in 2010 before moving to Roma in 2014. His career also includes spells at Empoli, Zenit St Petersburg, Paris St Germain, and Juventus. Boca Juniors are undergoing a squad revamp after a lackluster season, which saw them exit early in the Copa Libertadores and fail to progress past the group stage in the Club World Cup. Paredes' return is expected to bolster the team's midfield as they aim for a stronger campaign next season.
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Argentina midfielder Paredes returns to Boca Juniors from Roma
ARGENTINA midfielder Leandro Paredes is set to return to Boca Juniors after accepting an offer from the Argentine club, a Boca official confirmed to Reuters on Thursday. The 30-year-old, currently with AS Roma, has a release clause of $3.5 million in his contract. 'Now he must execute the clause,' the Boca official said. Paredes, a key figure in Argentina's 2022 World Cup triumph, began his professional career at Boca in 2010 before moving to Roma in 2014. His career also includes spells at Empoli, Zenit St Petersburg, Paris St Germain, and Juventus. Boca Juniors are undergoing a squad revamp after a lackluster season, which saw them exit early in the Copa Libertadores and fail to progress past the group stage in the Club World Cup. Paredes' return is expected to bolster the team's midfield as they aim for a stronger campaign next season.
Straits Times
2 days ago
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Argentina midfielder Paredes set to join Boca Juniors from Roma
MIAMI - Argentina and AS Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes has accepted an offer to join Boca Juniors next season, an official at the top-tier Argentine club told Reuters on Thursday. The 30-year-old Paredes has a clause in his Roma contract that allows him to leave the Serie A club for $3.5 million. "Now he must execute the clause," the Argentine club source told Reuters. A World Cup winner with Argentina, Paredes began his career at Boca in 2010, before his first stint with Roma in 2014. He also played for Empoli, Zenit St Petersburg, Paris St Germain and Juventus. Boca are planning a major overhaul following a disappointing season in which they crashed out in the preliminary round of the Copa Libertadores and failed to make it out of the group stage at the Club World Cup. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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Former Man Utd star, 35, becomes unemployed after being knocked out of the Club World Cup without playing a minute
RO YOUR BOAT Former Man Utd star, 35, becomes unemployed after being knocked out of the Club World Cup without playing a minute Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Manchester United star Marcos Rojo is a free agent after his Boca Juniors contract was terminated. The defender now finds himself with a club just days after the Argentines were dumped out of the Club World Cup. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Marcos Rojo is a free agent after having his Boca Juniors contract axed Credit: Getty 2 The defender won several trophies during his time at Man United Credit: AFP Rojo, 35, didn't play a single minute in the US as Boca failed to win a single group game. After a 2-2 draw in their opener against Benfica, the Buenos Aires side lost 2-1 to Bayern before being held to an embarrassing 1-1 draw against semi-pro Auckland City. Heads are sure to be rolling at Boca, winners of 35 league titles and six Copa Libertadores. And one man who has paid an immediate price for their failure is Rojo. The centre-back joined them from United in 2021 and went on to play 133 times. But Rojo immediately fell out of Miguel Russo's plans when the gaffer took charge in May. And despite still having six months remaining on his contract, ESPN claim Rojo has now been let go. Indeed, it's reckoned the defender will not even return to Argentina with his side, who are midway through their season and sit joint-top of the table. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Rojo could now be eyeing a return to Europe, having also played for Spartak Moscow and Sporting Lisbon. United paid the Portuguese side £16m to sign Rojo in 2014. Man Utd open to Rasmus Hojlund offers LATEST with Italian giants keen | Transfers Exposed And the defender became a hit as won the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League in his first three seasons. However, a cruciate ligament injury in 2017 marked the beginning of the end of Rojo's Old Trafford career. Having played 95 times in the first three years, the following three saw Rojo feature in just 27 games. But he turned things around at Boca as he led them to title glory in 2022, playing 44 times that year before suffering another decline in form and fitness.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Former Man Utd star, 35, becomes unemployed after being knocked out of the Club World Cup without playing a minute
FORMER Manchester United star Marcos Rojo is a free agent after his Boca Juniors contract was terminated. The defender now finds himself with a club just days after the Argentines were dumped out of the Club World Cup. 2 Marcos Rojo is a free agent after having his Boca Juniors contract axed Credit: Getty 2 The defender won several trophies during his time at Man United Credit: AFP Rojo, 35, didn't play a single minute in the US as Boca failed to win a single group game. After a 2-2 draw in their opener against Benfica, the Buenos Aires side lost 2-1 to Bayern before being held to an Heads are sure to be rolling at Boca, winners of 35 league titles and six Copa Libertadores. And one man who has paid an immediate price for their failure is Rojo. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The centre-back joined them from But Rojo immediately fell out of Miguel Russo's plans when the gaffer took charge in May. And despite still having six months remaining on his contract, ESPN claim Rojo has now been let go. Indeed, it's reckoned the defender will not even return to Argentina with his side, who are midway through their season and sit joint-top of the table. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Rojo could now be eyeing a return to Europe, having also played for Spartak Moscow and Sporting Lisbon. United paid the Portuguese side £16m to sign Rojo in 2014. Man Utd open to Rasmus Hojlund offers LATEST with Italian giants keen | Transfers Exposed And the defender became a hit as won the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League in his first three seasons. However, a cruciate ligament injury in 2017 marked the beginning of the end of Rojo's Old Trafford career. Having played 95 times in the first three years, the following three saw Rojo feature in just 27 games. But he turned things around at Boca as he led them to title glory in 2022, playing 44 times that year before suffering another decline in form and fitness.
