Key Takeaways
- Paulo Dybala has a verbal deal to join Boca Juniors when his AS Roma contract finishes in 2026.
- The Argentine forward may leave Europe after 14 seasons, despite Roma wanting him to stay on lower wages.
- Dybala is close friends with Boca star Leonardo Paredes, which could help him settle in Buenos Aires.
Argentine media claim that Paulo Dybala has struck a provisional deal to return to his home country. The AS Roma attacker looks set to sign for Boca Juniors at the close of the 2025-26 campaign.
Journalist Leo Paradizo from ESPN Argentina states that the 32-year-old will wear the blue and gold shirt after the next World Cup. He reports that the contract terms are already in place.
Dybala has endured fitness problems this term. He has made just 18 league appearances for the Giallorossi, with only 12 of those as part of the starting line-up. His current deal at the Stadio Olimpico runs until June 2026.
The forward has spent his whole professional career in Italy. He played for Juventus before moving to the capital city side. In total, he has competed in Serie A for 14 seasons.
Gian Piero Gasperini, the Roma boss, hopes to keep the player. However, any new contract would require Dybala to accept a reduction from his present €8 million yearly salary.
In a recent chat with reporter Joaquin Alvarez, the player gave a careful answer about his future. “It would be good, you never know,” he said. “Today, I play for Roma. I must defend this shirt, but you never know.”
The move would also bring him closer to his close friend Leonardo Paredes. The midfielder currently plays for Boca but formerly shared a dressing room with Dybala at Roma. Their wives also enjoy a strong friendship.