Manchester United player refuses transfer after initially contacting club manager

Manchester United goalkeeper Romero was linked with a move to Argentine side Boca earlier this month.

Manager Jose Mourinho this week said the 29-year-old would not be leaving in this transfer window.

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And more details over Romero’s link with the Buenos Aires side have emerged.

According to the Independent, Romero was in talks with Boca manager Barros Schelotto over a proposed move back to his home country.

Romero is thought to have been tempted by the offer after 10 years playing in Europe.

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Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero has rejected a move to Boca Juniors

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Romero could still leave United in the summer however

But the shot-stopper has decided against a transfer and will stick with United at least until the end of the season.

It is claimed Romero could be moved on in the summer when United have had a chance to fully assess 20-year-old keeper Joel Pereira, who is currently on loan at Belenenses.

Discussing Romero’s future before United’s draw with Stoke today, Mourinho said: "I cannot have a better goalkeeper than David (De Gea), I cannot have a better replacement than Sergio. I cannot have a better professional than Sergio.

"I want them both to stay. So, if there is something true in relation to Boca, I will try to stop it because I want Sergio to stay."

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