In addition to the recent rumours about the Saudi Pro League, Paulo Dybala playing just 15 minutes off the bench in the last friendly against Everton caused a ruckus at Roma. PIF, which controls various sides, has put a very large two-year contract on the table. Al-Qadsiah could be the destination. La Joya has said no so far, Il Messaggero reports. In particular, his wife Oriana doesn’t want to leave Italy.
According to Corriere della Sera (via OneFootball), the player’s position isn’t as granitic as in the past. The Giallorossi would benefit greatly financially. His departure and Tammy Abraham’s sale would allow them to finish the window strong.
Roma have earmarked Edon Zhegrova should Dybala decide to bolt. He was already on their radar early in the summer but they signed Matias Soulé instead. He has recorded 19 goals and 16 assists in 87 matches with Lille.
Coach Daniele De Rossi was quizzed about the situation by LaRoma24.
“Nothing influenced my lineup, and I don’t pay attention to the rumors. I fielded the XI I wanted to see. The start of the league is imminent. We begin to be similar to who we’ll be in official games. I’ve experimented like I did in other games.”
“Those who are with us are all Roma players, then we’ll see what happens. I was asked whether there was somebody to absolutely keep and tie up, and I said there wasn’t. Whoever wants to go is free to do so. Dybala and Soulé can play together in a 4-2-3-1, with the former as a false-nine, or in a 4-3-2-1 behind the striker.”
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