World Bombshell: Could Lukaku Play for Boca Juniors?

The Belgian goal scorer with an extensive career at major clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Roma and Napoli has emerged as another big name dreaming of wearing the shirt of Boca Juniors and playing at La Bombonera. Hype or reality?

The Rumor Shaking South American Football

The transfer market has just rocked South American football with an unthinkable question: Romelu Lukaku to Boca Juniors? Yes, you read that right. The Belgian striker, a star of the Premier League and Serie A over the last decade, was asked about the possibility of pulling on the famous blue-and-gold jersey.

The news was revealed by journalist Leandro “Tato” Aguilera on the Planeta Boca Juniors stream and quickly set off alarms across the football world, just as Boca prepare for a crucial semester with the Copa Libertadores on the horizon.

What Paredes Said About Lukaku

World Cup winner Leandro Paredes, in a 2024 interview, explained that he had teammates and staff at AS Roma who “are really drawn to the club,” and added:

“Lukaku always says his dream is to play at least one match at La Bombonera. There are several guys — I’ve always had teammates who really like our club. Pogba too, at Juventus. For us fans, it’s a source of pride that players of that level ask about Boca.”

From Inter and Chelsea… to La Bombonera?

Lukaku, currently at Napoli, is one of the biggest names in recent European football. A Serie A champion with Inter Milan, a former top scorer for Manchester United, Chelsea and Everton, and with a recent spell at Roma — where he shared a locker room with Paredes — the Belgian is now going through a period of reduced prominence in Italy.

That situation opened an unexpected door.

“An Argentine agent contacted his camp and asked if he would be interested in the Boca experience,” Aguilera revealed.

There was no formal offer, but the contact did happen. And in the middle of the transfer window, that alone is already global news.

Boca Are Looking for a No. 9… And Lukaku Appears

Boca Juniors are actively searching for a top-class striker to take on the Libertadores, a competition they will enter as the only major Argentine club still alive. In that context, the arrival of Santiago “El Ruso” Ascacibar has already been confirmed and he will be officially presented in the coming days, while Ángel Romero has also recently joined.

With the midfield strengthened, the focus has now shifted to the attack.

Is Lukaku a real option or an impossible dream? From within the Xeneize camp, no names have been confirmed, but the mere fact that the Belgian has been sounded out has taken the rumor to an international level.

A Continental Context That Amplifies the Impact

The rumor comes during a special week for South American football. The CONMEBOL celebrated 10 years under Marcelo Domínguez, with an event attended by the top figures of world football, including FIFA president Gianni Infantino, AFA president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, and the heads of all member associations.

With the 2026 Libertadores at the heart of the continent’s agenda, any move involving Boca now resonates even louder.

A Transfer That Would Break the Market

The arrival of Romelu Lukaku in Argentine football would be one of the most shocking transfers in South American history. A striker used to the Champions League, elite titles and Europe’s biggest stages… stepping into the unique atmosphere of La Bombonera.

For now, it’s just a question.
But in this transfer window, even questions make noise.