Leandro Paredes Rejects AC Milan and Decides to Stay at Boca Juniors
Leandro Paredes rejected AC Milan’s interest and made it clear that his priority is to remain at Boca Juniors, where he is under contract until 2028 and aims to win trophies as captain.
Paredes Slams the Door on AC Milan
Leandro Paredes made the decision to reject AC Milan’s interest and remain at Boca Juniors. The Argentine midfielder was contacted directly by representatives of the Italian club, who wanted to gauge his willingness before formally moving forward with a potential transfer.
According to TyC Sports, the player thanked the Serie A club for its interest but made it clear that he was not willing to embark on a new adventure in Europe. He even asked Milan not to approach Boca’s management to negotiate his departure.
The Boca midfielder believes his present and future are at La Bombonera, with his main objective being to help the team win trophies. His decision also reinforces the influence he has gained inside the dressing room since returning to Argentine football.
Paredes’ Dream Is to Win Trophies With Boca
Paredes returned to Boca Juniors in 2025 after several years in Europe, with the goal of wearing the shirt of the club he considers home once again and becoming a key figure.
Now, with the captain’s armband and a contract running through December 2028, the Argentine has the opportunity to build an important chapter of his career in Buenos Aires. His decision regarding Milan shows that, at least for now, money, European prestige and the possibility of returning to Serie A do not outweigh the project he has with Boca.
A Decision That Also Benefits Boca
Paredes is under contract with the club until 2028, meaning any serious attempt from Milan would have required negotiations with Boca. However, those talks never even got underway after the midfielder himself put an end to the possibility.
For the Argentine club, keeping Paredes means retaining experience in a crucial area of the pitch while also holding on to one of the team’s dressing-room leaders. His presence could prove decisive for a side aiming to compete for major objectives throughout the season.
Everything points to Paredes wanting to establish himself as one of the leaders of this new chapter and live up to the expectations created by his return.
Milan Will Have to Look for Another Option
Paredes’ rejection forces AC Milan to adjust its plans for the midfield. The interest in the Argentine stemmed from the club’s need to strengthen an area that could still see movement during the transfer window.
With Paredes out of the picture, Milan will have to explore other options. The search is not over, but its direction has changed after the Argentine delivered a definitive response.
Paredes will remain at Boca, under contract until 2028 and with the mission of becoming a champion with the club he chose to represent once again.
