Even after Argentina Football Association President Julio Grondona went public with his plea for Boca Junior midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme to make himself available for selection, the 31 year old is adamant he won’t be returning while Diego Maradona is in charge.

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Riquelme told the press that he was “surprised” by the declarations made by AFA president Julio Grondona, who pleaded for the Boca Juniors superstar to ask to be called up again.

“Next year I will continue to play football, and I will be where my children want me to be. I can’t predict the future and I don’t know what will happen in one year’s time,” said Riquelme.

Obviously surprised by the declarations made by the AFA president, once again Riquelme reiterated that he “won’t talk about the national team” and that there’s no chance that he will return if Diego Maradona continues to be the coach of the side.

“I will always be grateful for what Julio has done, because he has done a lot for me to be here today, at Boca. He contributed and facilitated my return to Boca and my exit from Villarreal. I won’t forget about that.”

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