Birmingham City target Juan Roman Riquelme admits he's staying at Boca Juniors

Argentine's future had looked uncertain with England move mooted...

28 Jul 2010 20:37:00

By Daniel Edwards

More On :  Birmingham City, Boca Juniors, Juan Román Riquelme
Juan Roman Riquelme celebra su gol - Boca Juniors
The interminable contract negotiations between Boca Juniors and Juan Roman Riquelme have reached a conclusion, with the Argentine confirming this afternoon that he was finally happy with the club's offer.
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"We need to do the paperwork, and ensure that the club and I remain in agreement. Then, I will be a Boca player," the playmaker announced to TyC Sports on Wednesday, before adding: "I already feel like a Boca player."

Negotiations between the two parties had stalled on a number of occasions due to disagreements over contract duration with the likes of Birmingham City and Bolton Wanderers linked with the talented playmaker.

"Everyone was hoping that things were solved quickly," Riquelme added. "The president is making a great effort so that I can carry on here.

"I want to properly prepare myself now so that I can give the fans four more years of joy."
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