Overview
- Paredes told journalist Pollo Álvarez on Sunday that he never spoke with Inter Miami and that Lionel Messi did not contact him about joining the MLS club.
- The World Cup winner said he is happy at Boca Juniors, stressed he returned by choice and has a contract running through December 2028.
- He experienced right hamstring discomfort during Boca’s Copa Libertadores match with Universidad Católica and coach Claudio Ubeda confirmed Paredes played while feeling the issue.
- Argentina’s staff are evaluating the injury and expect Paredes to miss immediate pre‑World Cup friendlies, with his final tournament fitness to be decided before group‑stage deadlines.
- The transfer rumours grew during a difficult run for Boca, Paredes acknowledged the scrutiny he has faced and said he accepted the personal cost of returning to the club.