Date set for Paredes move from Roma to Boca Juniors

Leandro Paredes's imminent move to Boca Juniors may influence punters, as his departure could impact Roma’s midfield dynamics in upcoming matches. As they seek to meet Financial Fair Play requirements, bettors might want to consider placing bets against Roma if they struggle to fill the gap left by Paredes after his transfer is finalized.

As expected, Roma will say goodbye to Leandro Paredes, with reports Boca Juniors will activate the release clause for €3.5m on Monday.

The midfielder had been courted for several months by his former club for what will be an emotional return to Argentina.

The 31-year-old has been in Europe since 2014, playing for Chievo, Roma, Empoli, Zenit St. Petersburg, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and then back to Roma in 2023.

Paredes plans Boca Juniors comeback. Leandro Paredes of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Serie A TIM match between AC Monza and AS Roma – Serie A TIM at the U-Power Stadium on March 02, 2024, in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

His contract runs to June 2026, but Italian sources suggest the release clause worth €3.5m is really more of a gentleman’s agreement than a written option.

Boca Juniors informed the Giallorossi that they were ready to pay that sum and the move should be completed on Monday, according to Argentine newspaper Ole via Tuttomercatoweb.

The timing is crucial because Roma need to make €15m in sales by the end of play on June 30 to avoid failing Financial Fair Play requirements.

Paredes will sign a three-and-a-half-year contract with Boca Juniors.

As expected, Roma will say goodbye to Leandro Paredes, with reports Boca Juniors will activate...

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