Boca Juniors is left without Paulo Dybala, who communicated his final decision not to join the team. The Cordoban striker had generated expectation in Juan Román Riquelme's team, but finally decided to renew with Roma.
What happened?
The news was known on the same day that Dybala officially became a free agent after his contract with Roma ended. The player had maintained conversations with the Boca Juniors management, but finally decided to stay in the Italian capital.
Why is it important for Boca Juniors?
The loss of Dybala is a blow to Juan Román Riquelme's team, which was looking to strengthen its squad for the second half of the season. The team is currently in first place in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with 29 points in 16 games played.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| League position | 1st |
| Points | 29 |
| Games played | 16 |
| Goals scored | 28 |
| Goals conceded | 12 |
What's next?
Boca Juniors will have to redirect its efforts towards other names to strengthen its squad. The team has a 4-point lead over Union Santa Fe, but the loss of Dybala is a significant setback. The team will have to find a way to overcome this news and move forward in the competition.
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