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Paulo Dybala returned from injury just in time to give Roma the final nudge they needed in the UEFA Champions League race.

Dybala and Roma Closing In on a New Contract

May 19, 2026 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Paulo Dybala returned from injury just in time to give Roma the final nudge they needed in the UEFA Champions League race. Thanks to Juventus’ collapse, they now control their own destiny heading into the season finale against Hellas Verona.

Roma were already keeping tabs on Kerim Alajbegovic, and his stellar performance against Italy further enticed them to try to sign him.

Roma Take an Interest in Bayer Leverkusen Starlet

April 3, 2026 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Boca Juniors, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Feyenoord, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Roma were already keeping tabs on Kerim Alajbegovic, and his stellar performance against Italy further enticed them to try to sign him in the summer. The 18-year-old is currently at RB Salzburg, but Bayer Leverkusen exercised their €8M buy-back clause.

Roma might not put up a fiery fight to keep hold of Paulo Dybala, given their revised wages policy and his injury woes.

Dybala Inches Closer to Roma Exit, Boca Juniors Looming

February 24, 2026 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma might not put up a fiery fight to keep hold of Paulo Dybala, given their revised wages policy and the player’s recurrent physical problems. At this stage, the Argentine and his camp have been more active in the talks with Boca Juniors rather than with his current club.

Roma eventually proceed in the outgoing direction after two additions, which might surprisingly involve even Paulo Dybala.

Dybala Could Be Part of Roma Offensive Revolution

January 16, 2026 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma have snatched Donyell Malen and Robinio Vaz and might not be done fortifying their attack, but they’ll eventually proceed in the outgoing direction as well, which might surprisingly involve even Paulo Dybala.

Fresh rumors from Argentina have linked Paulo Dybala to Boca Juniors, with his former Roma teammate Leandro Paredes as the leading proponent.

Roma Stalwart Dybala Attached Again to Boca Juniors

December 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Fresh rumors from Argentina have linked Paulo Dybala to Boca Juniors ahead of January, with his former Roma teammate Leandro Paredes as the leading proponent of the operation. The deal is considered unlikely for the next window, but it could happen in June.

Roma avoided losing a regular to comply with their Financial Fair Play settlement, but did make a big sale, sending Tammy Abraham to Besiktas.

Roma Contain the Damage Sales-Wise Before FFP Deadline

July 1, 2025 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma managed to avoid losing a regular to comply with their Financial Fair Play settlement, but did make a relevant sale, sending Tammy Abraham to Besiktas. His departure, coupled with Leandro Paredes’ return to Boca Juniors, will suffice

Roma need to turn a profit by June 30th to comply with a Financial Fair Play settlement and are gauging the interest in Evan N’Dicka.

Roma Shopping Star Center-Back for Financial Relief

June 24, 2025 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma need to turn a profit by June 30th to comply with a Financial Fair Play settlement and are gauging the interest in Evan N’Dicka. His sale would be highly beneficial, considering they signed him on a Bosman move. Instead, Mile Svilar is staying.

Paulo Dybala is attacking his rehab following a harsh diagnosis and the surgery and discussed his future in an interview.

Dybala Dishes on His Injury Rehab, Future, and Soulé

May 6, 2025 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Paulo Dybala is attacking his rehab following a harsh diagnosis and the surgery and discussed his future in an interview: “I’m a little more serene now. It was tough at first when they told me how long I would be sidelined for."

Leandro Paredes has suddenly fallen out of favor after being a pillar of the Roma midfield for most of the campaign.

Roma Veteran Losing Minutes Due to Past Clause

May 6, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Leandro Paredes has suddenly fallen out of favor after being a pillar of the Roma midfield for most of the campaign, spending the past three matches on the bench. The decision might be more related to the transfer market than technical.

Claudio Ranieri has leaned heavily on Leandro Paredes, but Roma aren’t yet certain he’ll stay, both in January and next summer and have earmarked Casemiro.

Roma Linked to Decorated Manchester United Midfielder

January 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Claudio Ranieri has leaned heavily on Leandro Paredes, but Roma aren’t yet certain he’ll stay, both in January and especially next summer, and have earmarked Casemiro should they need a new man at the position.

Inter deputy director Dario Baccin will watch a few talents from up close in Argentina, but one has emerged as a real target, Racing’s Marco Di Cesare.

Inter Take an Interest in Up-and-Coming Racing Defender

December 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter deputy director Dario Baccin will watch a few talents from up close during his ongoing trip to Argentina, but one has already emerged as a real target, Racing’s Marco Di Cesare. He stars for the same team the Nerazzurri signed Lautaro Martinez from.

Leandro Paredes has been rumored to return to Boca Juniors at the end of the season, when his Roma contract expires, to the point that he’s recruiting.

Paredes and Roma Revisiting Stance About His Future

December 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Leandro Paredes has been rumored to return to Boca Juniors at the end of the season, when his Roma contract expires, to the point that he’s recruiting his teammates. However, things have changed since Claudio Ranieri’s appointment.

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