Ángel Romero said he had been preparing for his departure from Corinthians in the last months of the previous year, after realizing he had lost his place in the squad. He reported that he understood his continuity would be difficult in the last months of 2025, but the decisive conversation was left for after the final won against Vasco. Romero stated that he left in the best way possible, which was what he wanted, to leave a club he is grateful to on good terms. He understands the cycle was ending, especially because he said he needs to play and have rhythm in a year when he aims to be called up to the World Cup for Paraguay. Romero claimed the idea is to go to a team and play to feel important, and that this is what the national team coach is asking for from those who have a chance to be called up for the World Cup.

Ángel Romero is a free agent and available to negotiate with interested teams after his contract was not renewed and he left Corinthians. Romero stated that so far, only speculations have reached him. He is looking at the situation with his family because he is now a family man and decisions are made jointly. He added that he has to decide in the best way as he is at the beginning of the final stage of his career, and the decision will be made in conjunction with his family.

According to Globo.com, Ángel Romero's contract at Corinthians was not extended because he is not part of coach Dorival Júnior's plans for this season.

Corinthians announced in a statement that the contract of Paraguayan winger Ángel Romero, 33, will not be renewed for the 2026 season, and the club thanked him for his service over eight years in two stints. Ángel Romero has 52 caps and 8 goals for Paraguay. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €900k.