Paulo Dybala is poised to sign a new two-year contract with Roma, reportedly within the next week, marking the first official move of the Ryan Friedkin era at the club. The agreement comes after weeks of negotiations, with the Argentinian international reaching a consensus with Roma regarding the terms of the extension.
The breakthrough in talks followed Roma’s match against Parma, a key fixture in their push for Champions League qualification. Dybala’s significant contribution of goals during the season’s final stretch proved pivotal, and his performances prompted a swift response from the club. Earlier in May, Dybala publicly stated that he hadn’t received any contract offers, suggesting his future at the Stadio Olimpico was uncertain.
Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini played a role in facilitating communication between the Friedkin ownership and Dybala, expressing his desire to retain the player. The agent, Carlos Novel, has been in Rome in recent days, finalizing the details of the deal alongside Ryan Friedkin and soon-to-be sporting director Ghislain D’Amico.
Dybala has agreed to a substantial reduction in his salary, moving from €8 million to €2.5 million per season, with additional bonuses tied to appearances. The Friedkin family views securing Dybala as crucial, not only for his on-field ability but also for his marketability as the club celebrates its centenary year and returns to the Champions League. Dybala boasts a significant social media following of nearly 56 million, dwarfing Roma’s 7.3 million, and his jersey remains a top seller. His wife, Oriana, had previously expressed a desire to return to Argentina, where Boca Juniors had shown tentative interest, but those advances were unsuccessful. Offers from Turkish clubs were also reportedly dismissed. While Dybala’s quality is undeniable, he missed 14 Serie A matches this season due to injury, prompting Roma to seek further reinforcement in the attacking positions, with Arnaut Danjuma and Summerville among the potential targets.
