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Argentinos Juniors Eyes Boca’s Sergio Romero Under AFA Injury Exception

President Cristian Malaspina says the deal is a concrete possibility pending AFA clearance.

AME1439. BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA), 21/09/2024.- Sergio Romero de Boca sostiene un balón este sábado, en un partido de la fecha 15 de la Primera División entre Boca Juniors y River Plate en el estadio Alberto José Armando en Buenos Aires (Argentina). EFE/ Juan Ignacio Roncoroni
Sergio Romero podría irse de Boca antes de tiempo para jugar en Argentinos
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Overview

  • Argentinos Juniors filed a formal request to the AFA for an injury-exception slot after captain Diego Rodríguez suffered a ruptured ACL in his right knee.
  • Boca declined to part with backup Leandro Brey but is receptive to talks over Romero, who is currently fourth in the goalkeeper pecking order behind Agustín Marchesín, Brey and Javier García.
  • Romero has not played since November 24, 2024 and underwent knee surgery in January 2025, leaving him outside Boca’s matchday plans.
  • Any move must address Romero’s Boca contract through December 2025, while Argentinos has proposed a productivity-based agreement running to December 2026.
  • If registered under the injury mechanism, Romero would be eligible only for Copa Argentina matches, with local league participation off the table and a resolution possible as soon as Tuesday if approvals and his decision align.