Overview

• More than 50,000 supporters filled La Bombonera to witness Paredes’ unveiling as Boca’s newest signing.
• President Juan Román Riquelme presented Paredes with the iconic No. 5 jersey, declaring him back “home” to roaring applause.
• Paredes shared the pitch with his wife, daughter, Riquelme and coach Miguel Ángel Russo during the emotional ceremony.
• He publicly extended an open invitation to longtime friend Paulo Dybala to join Boca Juniors if the forward chooses.
• Paredes also posted a heartfelt farewell to AS Roma on social media and received a touching reply from Dybala.