AND un sequel, it is the second season of a TV series: from August to December, from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye, the saga of Paulo Dybala in Roma is enriched with a new story full of suspense. Agent Carlos Novel was photographed on Monday evening in the Galatasaray presidential box at the Ali Sami Yen stadium in Istanbul during the 4-3 win against Trabzonspor. Yesterday morning the rumours, confirmed by the Gala managers and then also by Trigoria, speak of an ongoing negotiation for a two and a half year contract (expiring 2027) forto around 25 million net overall: 5 until June, plus 10 for the entire seasons that Dybala would play in Türkiye. It is clear that Galatasaray first wants to settle the agreement with the player and then negotiate with Roma, who are in a hurry to sell the strongest player in the squad to avoid the contractual renewal clause being triggered (roughly within the next month): 8 million net. It is a sum that the Friedkins had allocated in 2022, when they reasonably thought of establishing themselves in the Super Champions League, but which today is unbearable for Roma’s budget, even more so in view of a year without European cups.
Rome, Dybala away is a temptation
As happened in August, when Dybala let the staff convince him to move to the Saudi League only to change his mind at the last moment, the final decision is up to him. The difference that can open the doors to a different ending, and therefore to a farewell to Roma, is that Galatasaray has ambitious technical programs, aims to quickly return to the Champions League and has already convinced many important players thanks to a very rich portfolio: l The last one is Victor Osimhen, after the break with Napoli. But Dybala would also find his compatriot Mauro Icardi as a partner, with whom he has already spoken in recent hours regarding the possible landing in Istanbul. Curiously, if he accepted, he could face Roma in the second phase of the Europa League and above all his mentor José Mourinho in the turbulent metropolitan derby with Fenerbahce.
No discounts for Dybala: what Roma are asking for
In the summer it was the powerful Fali Ramadani who weaved the web. This time the mediation was entrusted to George Gardi, who had already negotiated Zaniolo’s transfer in January 2023 with Roma and Galatasaray. Apparently, Friedkin is not willing to give away the card. He asks for a small compensation, which would produce a valuable capital gain, estimated at 3-4 million. Slightly less than what the Arabs of Al-Shabab would have put on the table four months ago. But the feeling is that the agreement between the clubs is the least of the problems. It all depends on Paulo, who has scored only 2 goals this season and in general has performed poorly throughout 2024. Among other things, from January 1st to 15th Dybala will be able to free himself thanks to the 12 million release clause. However, he should find a welcome club ready to honor the figure, which at the moment appears too expensive compared to the international scene. Especially in relation to the top player’s salary that should be paid to him.
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