Ángel Romero dreams of playing for Boca Juniors | OneFootball

Boca Juniors has officially presented Paraguayan forward Ángel Romero as a reinforcement for the 2026 season. Alongside president Juan Román Riquelme, the player signed a one-year contract, with an option for renewal, after undergoing medical exams. As a free agent, Romero arrives with the mission to quickly earn his place and regain the prominence he lost at Corinthians.

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In his first interview, the forward highlighted the emotion of wearing the xeneize shirt and recalled that his family already had ties to the club: his brother Óscar played for Boca between 2022 and 2023. Ángel revealed that he even took trials at the club in 2007, but the move was not possible at the time. “It’s a childhood dream finally come true,” he said.

The transfer also carries strategic weight for the Paraguayan National Team, since 2026 is a World Cup year. Romero seeks game rhythm and visibility to remain among those called up. He emphasized that playing for Boca brings a high level. “I want to be 100% physically and mentally,” he stated.

At 33 years old, Romero leaves Corinthians after 377 matches and 67 goals, as well as a stint with San Lorenzo. At Boca, he promises to fight for a spot in the attack and adapt to whatever role the coach needs, with a preference for playing as a second striker. His goal: to build a new story wearing the blue and gold shirt.

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