Oriana Sabatini remark on Paulo Dybala to Boca gave fans hope | OneFootball

The Argentine football season has entered its final stretch, and anticipation for the upcoming local transfer window is growing. One of the signings that could create the biggest stir is that of Paulo Dybala to Boca Juniors. The Jewel is out of contract with Roma and, amid rumors involving different interested clubs, his wife Oriana Sabatini spoke about the possibility of the forward returning to Argentina to wear the Xeneize shirt.

Asked about the possibility of the Córdoba-born player moving to Boca, the model and singer made it clear that she has no confirmed information about a potential transfer: “No idea. The truth is, nothing is confirmed and I don’t know… For everything, you have to wait for the transfer window to open and see what happens,” she said in an interview with Radio Splendid.

Referring to her leaning toward River Plate, she explained that this connection mainly comes from her relationship with her father, Osvaldo Sabatini, who is an “outspoken fan” of the club from Núñez. “If it were up to my father… I’m a River fan because my dad is a River fan. But I want my husband to do whatever makes him happy,” she said.

When asked again which team she would like the Jewel to play for, she was blunt: “Whatever makes my husband happy.” Putting down roots in Rome is also a key factor in the couple’s decision, as they celebrated the birth of their first daughter just a few months ago. Sabatini highlighted the city’s appeal as a place to live, but stressed that professional circumstances shape any decision. “Rome is beautiful, yes, but well, it’s work too. It’s not like you can just decide like that because it depends on many things, so we have to see how everything plays out and see what happens,” she said.

At the end, she left a phrase that sparked hope among Boca fans. When asked on Radio Splendid when she thinks his future could be decided, she said: “Oh, I don’t know. Hopefully in June so I can start preparing myself mentally.” Earlier this year, Dybala surprised many with a statement on Serie A TV: “I don’t know how long I’ll stay here in Italy, but this is a special place for me.”

Boca Juniors’ interest in signing Dybala was publicly reinforced by Leandro Paredes, with the Copa Libertadores as the main attraction. “For me it would be a dream, I’ve always said it. He’s also very excited, he has a dream to fulfill, his father’s dream too. So, there are a lot of things in the middle that will surely lead him to make the decision, whether to come or not… On my side, I hope it can happen, I hope he can be here,” said the club’s current captain and close friend of the Jewel.

The financial aspect remains a decisive factor. According to information from Tuttomercato, Dybala earns a salary of around 8 million euros net per season, a figure that can rise to 8.5 million with bonuses. The annual gross cost for Roma is 12.9 million euros, which is equivalent to about 249,000 euros per week.

Sources close to the situation suggest that the footballer would be willing to give up part of this income to stay at the club in the Italian capital, although he also would not rule out considering performance-based contracts if he receives formal offers from teams such as AC Milan. Meanwhile, in Brazil it is being reported that Flamengo is in talks with the Argentine attacker’s camp, with a view to signing him after the World Cup.

During the 2025/26 season, Dybala played 22 official matches for Roma: 17 in Serie A, four in the Europa League, and one in the Coppa Italia. Over that span he recorded 1,295 minutes, three goals and five assists, figures that confirm his leading role in the Italian team. Since arriving at the club in 2022, the Argentine forward has totaled 135 matches, with 45 goals and 26 assists, standing out especially in the domestic league with 94 appearances, 33 goals, and 20 assists.

Although there are still no formal negotiations between the two parties, the Argentine club’s leadership is closely analyzing the situation, given the need to add high-level reinforcements to face a demanding season. The

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