Argentine midfielder Paredes spoke highly of his national teammate Damian Martinez in a recent interview and expressed his desire to bring Dybala back to play together at Boca Juniors.
Paredes was full of praise for the performance of Damián Martínez, calling him a "phenomenon" and describing him as "really crazy". In particular, he noted that Martinez's performances in training and in matches were real and pure, without any pretense. Paredes recalled two key moments for Martinez in national team matches: one was when he was substituted due to injury against Colombia in the 2021 World Cup, but his tenacity and determination were impressive; the other was in the Copa America semi-final, when Martinez not only showed his goalkeeping skills, but also proved his personality and desire to win through his actions.
In addition, Paredes shared his deep emotions with Boca Juniors. He revealed that before he joined the Boca Juniors youth camp as a child, he had a brush with River Plate. But fortunately, he eventually chose Boca Juniors and has maintained his love and loyalty to the club. Paredes says he has never forgotten his beginnings as a Boca Juniors fan and hopes to return to retire here in the future.
Paredes couldn't hide his excitement when talking about Dybala. He said that he has been trying to convince Dybala to return to Boca Juniors with him, although it is not an easy task. Paredes and Dybala have a deep friendship, not only as teammates on the field, but also as close friends off the field. Paredes hopes to play alongside Dybala again at Boca Juniors and win more honors for the team.
Regarding his return plan, Paredes said he has not set a specific timetable or deadline. He emphasized that his career is one day at a time and he will make a decision based on the actual situation and his own state. At the same time, he also expressed his respect and gratitude to Riquelme. As the president of Boca Juniors, Riquelme has always had high expectations and support for Paredes. Paredes expressed his hope to fulfill his wish to return to Boca Juniors during Riquelme's term, but will also respect the club's decision and arrangement.
