SERGIO ROMERO has joined Boca Juniors on a free transfer after the goalkeeper was linked with a shock return to Old Trafford this summer.
The Argentine is heading to back home after only a single year at Italian club Venezia.
He made 16 appearances for the side but left on a free transfer this summer.
Romero signed a two-year deal at Boca Juniors and hailed them as “the biggest club in Argentina”.
The 35-year-old makes the move after being linked with a sensational return to Old Trafford.
Romero played the role of the back-up keeper role for Manchester United for six years between 2015-21.
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In that time he only made seven appearances as he was second in the pecking order behind first-choice David De Gea.
He was eventually replaced as second choice by Dean Henderson, who has since spoken about his frustration with the club in a fiery interview after leaving for Nottingham Forest on loan.
Henderson’s words reflected the frustration of Romero’s wife when he was reportedly blocked from a 2020 move to Everton.
Reports from earlier this summer suggested Romero wanted a return to Manchester – and was happy to be on the bench again.
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But United signalled no interest in re-signing him, despite it becoming clear Henderson would be on the move.
Romero is the latest ex-Red Devils star to change club this summer.
Alexis Sanchez is expected to sign for Marseille after mutually agreeing with Inter Milan to tear up his contract.
Meanwhile 35-year-old Nani signed for Australian side Melbourne Victory and even got the chance to play against United in a pre-season friendly.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
