Revealed: Balerdi turned down Boca Juniors to join Roma

Revealed: Balerdi turned down Boca Juniors to join RomaLeonardo Balerdi’s arrival at Roma wasn’t just a transfer decision, but also a personal one for the Argentine defender. The central defender, who had an excellent start to the season with the Giallorossi, had received a significant offer from Boca Juniors, the team he supports and where he began his career, last summer.The Argentine club had tried very hard to convince him: the president and coach had contacted him personally, pu