Dybala turned down Boca in January, but left the door open for June 2026 | OneFootball

The world champion player from Roma already has a stance regarding the next season.

Boca's hope for Paulo Dybala already has a concrete response. The world champion has informed the club that his arrival in January is impossible, as he intends to honor his contract with Roma, but the door remains open for mid-2026, when he will be a free agent and Juan Román Riquelme will move forward to offer him a formal contract.

The information, published exclusively by tycsports.com, aligns with the recent statements from the player's entourage. His own mother-in-law, Catherine Fulop, fueled the expectation by confirming that the chance exists, although there will be a wait. “If it happens, it will be in June. Not now,” she stated, making it clear that the player's current family and contractual priorities are in Italy.

From Brandsen 805, they already anticipated this scenario. Adding Dybala in this market was complex due to the validity of his contract with Roma and the difficulties in releasing him early. However, Boca is confident they can have their star reinforcement for a crucial stage like the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, if his arrival is confirmed mid-year.

What happened in the first contact? There was no formal offer. It was merely the beginning of a negotiation that they know will be long and difficult, but with positive precedents. The case is reminiscent of what happened with Leandro Paredes, who also did not arrive in January 2025, but mid-year.

Meanwhile, Dybala will respect the remaining six months of his contract with the capital club. In fact, this weekend he returned to the starting lineup against Juventus, after several matches being overlooked by Gian Piero Gasperini.

From January 1st, the Jewel can formally negotiate his future. For now, renewal with Roma is not on the table, and Boca is confident they can convince him, with Riquelme leading the charge and with Paredes also playing his part off the field. The wait continues, but the hope remains intact.

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