The day of Paulo Dybala was punctuated by continuous twists and turns. The Argentinian of Roma, ended up in the crosshairs of Galatasaray, is at the center of a negotiation that is becoming increasingly concrete. From the arrival of his agent to Istanbul until the opening to the sale emerged yesterday evening, let’s retrace all the developments of the last few hours.
Dybala, agents, negotiations and silence
It all started with the arrival of Carlos Novel, attorney of Dybala, a Istanbul to meet the board of directors of Galatasaray. There is at his side George Gardi, well-known intermediary protagonist of important market operations in recent years, including those that led to Osimhen, Zaniolo e Icardi to change teams. Their presence suggests that the Turkish club is not only focusing on Dybala, but is testing the waters for other operations.
The goal of Galatasaray it’s clear: replace Mauro Icardi, stopped by a serious injury, with an international level player. To convince Dybala, the club has put an offer of around 10 million euros per year on the table. At the moment, however, there are no official contacts with the Roma.
The player’s contractual situation is a key issue: the Argentine is one step away from automatic renewal, which will be triggered upon reaching eight appearances of at least 45 minutes. Precisely for this reason, the Roma seems to reflect on the future of Joya. The company has not forgotten what happened last summer, when Dybala he had been close to being sold Saudi Arabia. The deal fell through, but it was already clear then that Roma did not consider the player untransferable.
Now, with the prospect of an expensive renewal that would further burden the budget, the management could choose to avoid a simplistic use, opting instead for a transfer that would lighten the salary and guarantee an immediate economic return.
Roma’s crisis and the Friedkins’ anger
The negotiation for Dybala fits into a complicated context for the Roma. The recent defeat against As it highlighted all the fragilities of the team and pushed the ownership Friedkin to evaluate an immediate revolution. The management’s anger is palpable, with few players considered truly untouchable.
Dybala, one of the symbols of the team, he inevitably ended up at the center of discussions. His mixed performances, combined with the economic importance of his contract, make him a heavy name on the list of possible sacrifices in view of January.
The turning point: Dybala opens to the transfer
Yesterday evening, as reported by Sky Sport Germany, Paulo Dybala would have opened up the possibility of moving to Galatasaray. A position that represents an important turning point and that brings the Argentine closer to the Turkish club.
Il Galatasaray, for his part, he would prefer not to activate the release clause, but aims to close the operation through a loan or a definitive purchase on more advantageous conditions. The negotiation is still in its initial stages, but developments in the next few hours could further accelerate the situation.
The dynamics of the termination clause and automatic renewal
The contractual situation of Paulo Dybala is characterized by two crucial elements: the termination clause and the possibility of automatic renewal. Until the end of December, the Roma has full control over the Argentine’s transfer and can freely establish the economic conditions, with an indicative valuation of around 10 million euros. From 1 to 15 January, however, a release clause valid only for foreign clubs will come into force, set at 12 million euros. During this period, any buyers, such as the Galatasaray, they could bypass the Roma dealing directly with the player. However, given the solidity of the relationship between the two clubs, it is unlikely that it will proceed without the consent of the Giallorossi.
Another element that affects the negotiation is the possible automatic renewal of the contract Dybala, expected upon reaching eight appearances of at least 45 minutes each. This would extend the agreement with the Roma until 2026, eliminating any release clause and making the player even more expensive for potential buyers. It is not excluded that all parties involved are trying to define the situation before January 15th, avoiding complications related to a renewal not yet activated.
Ranieri and Roma’s position
Claudio Ranieri, having intervened on the matter, he wanted to restore calm, underlining that he had not perceived any negative signals from the player:
“I didn’t see any discomfort in Dybala, nor the will to leave.” However, the Giallorossi coach also specified that a farewell could not be ruled out if the player was no longer motivated to stay: “If he has other priorities and wants to go, we need to reach an agreement.”
Ranieri did not hide the need to have players in the team who were completely focused and ready to give everything for the shirt, in a moment of evident difficulty for the Roma.
The reaction of the fans and Dybala’s future
The news of the opening of Dybala the transfer has ignited the enthusiasm of Turkish fans, who are already dreaming of a stellar attacking duo with Icardi. Celebratory videos and images have appeared on social media, while anticipation for a possible announcement grows.
A Roma, instead, the news divided the square. On the one hand, there are those who believe that the Argentine is an unsustainable luxury for the team at the moment. On the other hand, there are those who see his departure as a dangerous technical downsizing for the future of Roma.
The match against Sampdoria is an evolving scenario
The current situation is intertwined with the field: Dybala could start from the bench in the match Italian Cup against the Sampdoria. A choice that inevitably fuels further speculation about his future.
With the openness to negotiation and the will of Galatasaray to close the operation, the future of Dybala seems more and more in the balance. Meanwhile, other teams like the Boca Juniors and several companies in the MLS continue to carefully monitor the evolution of the situation.
The Argentine finds himself at a crossroads: staying and aiming for a renewal that would further tie him to the Roma or accept the court of Galatasaray, opening a new chapter in his career. The next few days will be decisive in writing the ending of this story.
