Report: Paredes turned down Milan to stay at Boca Juniors
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Leandro Paredes reportedly rejected an offer from AC Milan in order to remain at Boca Juniors.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Argentina claim Milan contacted Leandro Paredes to bring him back to Serie A, but the Argentina international wants to stay at Boca Juniors.
The 32-year-old was a regular at the 2026 World Cup and reached the Final, which seemingly brought him back to the attention of the Rossoneri.
Paredes approached by Milan BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – AUGUST 5: Leandro Paredes of Boca Juniors looks on prior to a Torneo Clausura Mercado Libre 2026 match between Boca Juniors and Estudiantes at Estadio Tomas A. Duco on August 5, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) TyC Sports in Argentina report that Milan figures called Paredes over the last few days to ask about his availability, proposing a transfer fee to return him to Italian football.
However, it’s suggested he thanked them for their interest, insisting that he was happy with Boca Juniors and had no intention of leaving.
The midfielder has a very long history with Serie A, first coming to Europe with Chievo in 2014, then Empoli and Roma.
After the sale to Zenit St. Petersburg in 2017 and a spell with Paris Saint-Germain, he came back to Italy with Juventus in 2022, then was sold to Roma in 2023.
He went full circle for a return to his first club Boca Juniors in the summer of 2025.
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What happened
According to reports, midfielder Leandro Paredes was approached by AC Milan with a potential move but chose to stay at Boca Juniors. The Argentine international, who returned to his boyhood club, opted against a return to European football at this time. Milan were reportedly looking to add midfield depth but will need to look elsewhere.
Chance analysis
This signals Milan's continued search for midfield reinforcement, highlighting an unmet need in their squad. Paredes' decision to stay at Boca suggests he prioritizes his current project and emotional connection to his former club over a lucrative European return. For Milan, the failure to land Paredes means they must pivot to alternative targets, potentially affecting their transfer strategy and midfield composition for the upcoming season.
AC Milan must continue searching for midfield options; Boca Juniors retain a key experienced midfielder for their campaign.
Milan failed to secure Paredes as a midfield option; their squad planning remains incomplete and alternative targets may be pursued.