Big transfer news: Boca goes after Dybala

The Argentine team had it practically secured, but Roma offered a renewal... that is now not quite settled

Héctor Andreu | 23 Jun 2026 | 15.54
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Boca goes after Paulo Dybala again / Marca
Boca goes after Paulo Dybala again / Marca

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Paulo Dybala enters the final days of his contract with growing uncertainty on both sides of the Atlantic. AS Roma has not yet closed his continuity, activating Boca Juniors' interest, who already want to see him as one of the new players of Boca Juniors and are working with the intention of trying to attract him back to Argentina.

The Cordoban forward, aged 32, ends his contract on June 30 and still hasn't signed an extension. In Rome, there is a willingness to find a positive solution, but economic differences have opened a window that Buenos Aires does not want to miss.

Paulo Dybala, between AS Roma and a key call

Paulo Dybala's priority seemed clear: to continue competing in Europe and stay in a project that will again play the Champions League. However, the lack of a definitive agreement with the Italian club has allowed movements from Argentine football to emerge.

According to information from TyC Sports, Boca's coach has contacted the player to explain the sports project and personally convey the desire to have him on board. The conversation was well received, although it does not mean a final decision has been made.

Boca's interest is not new but comes at a much more delicate moment. With nine days left until the end of the contract, any delay in the Italian capital increases the margin for a club dreaming of repatriating one of Argentina's most important talents.

Boca Juniors waiting before launching their offensive

Boca Juniors does not want to rush. At La Bombonera, they know the operation is complex due to salary, competition, and the player's will, but they also understand that the context can change very quickly if the renewal remains blocked.

The Argentine club, hit by their recent elimination from the Copa Libertadores and relegated to play in the Sudamericana preliminary phase, is seeking a move to reignite the fans' excitement. Signing Paulo Dybala as a free agent would be a historic maneuver in terms of sporting and media impact.

For now, the blue and gold entity is observing without making a formal offer to the player's entourage. The idea is to wait for a clear signal, whether it be a definitive break with Roma or a lack of real progress in the coming hours.

Dybala returns to being Boca's target

The economic difference keeping the case open

The friction point in Italy does not seem insurmountable but is sufficient to keep the tension alive. Reports from Sportitalia place the gap between offer and demand in a range close to 500,000 to 700,000 euros.

AS Roma is studying a counterproposal from the player, while Gian Piero Gasperini pressures to keep him. The coach believes that his talent, despite injuries and the need to manage minutes, remains crucial to raise the team's competitive level.

Tony D’Amico may also be key, tasked with addressing several important contractual matters within the club. His intervention could accelerate the agreement, although time is running out, and each day without a signature fuels the uncertainty.

Paulo Dybala decides with Boca in the shadows

The outcome remains open. Roma holds a sporting and sentimental advantage because the player feels appreciated at the Olimpico, but Boca offers an emotional dimension impossible to ignore for any player from that country.

Paulo Dybala must choose between continuing in the European elite or embarking on a path that would completely change the South American market. And until there is a signature, Paulo Dybala will remain one of the main names in this late June scenario.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, BOMBAZO: Boca vuelve a por Dybala