Overview

• Argentinos Juniors formally asked the AFA for an exceptional registration to replace captain Diego ‘Ruso’ Rodríguez, who tore his right ACL and faces a long absence.
• Club president Cristian Malaspina called Romero’s arrival a concrete possibility after Boca rejected a loan for Leandro Brey but signaled negotiations could proceed for Romero.
• Juan Román Riquelme’s stance is not to block Romero’s exit, aligning with Boca’s view that moving a high earner who is not playing would benefit all parties.
• Romero has not featured for Boca since November 2024, underwent knee surgery in January, and is under contract until December 31, 2025.
• If a deal is reached, Romero would be eligible only for the Copa Argentina, where Argentinos are in the semifinals against Belgrano, with the outcome hinging on AFA clearance and the player’s decision; any loan would require a contract adjustment or a permanent transfer.