The fact that Nicolò Zaniolo made Roma’s UEFA list over newcomer Ola Solbakken raised a few eyebrows, but it will be useful next season.
KONYA, TURKEY - MARCH 28: Nicolo Zaniolo of Italy looks on at Konya Stadium on March 28, 2022 in Konya, Turkey. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Zaniolo Stayed in Roma UEFA List Due to a Technicality

The fact that Nicolò Zaniolo made Roma’s UEFA list over newcomer Ola Solbakken raised a few eyebrows. While his move to Galatasaray had yet to start coming together, he had already been frozen out. It happened due to a balancing act by the management, Corriere dello Sport informs.

The Giallorossi had to closely watch the wages of the new additions. They preferred going with Georginio Wijnaldum and Diego Llorente, who have better chances of being regular contributors. Their Financial Fair Play constraints won’t end this year, and the future removal of the attacker will come in handy.

Roma will get at least €16,5M from Galatasaray for Zaniolo. Therefore, they’ll be able to insert a player of similar value, most likely a newcomer, in 2023/2024. The Giallorossi brass met with UEFA in Nyon yesterday to assess their compliance with the settlement agreement.

The limitations are set to affect their transfer market moves for multiple windows, and such aspect worries José Mourinho, the publication adds. The Special One expects the team to grow steadily. They should compete for the Scudetto in his third season in his mind.

That’ll be tough to do without major investments, which might not happen. The Portuguese gaffer will talk with the owners in the spring to learn more about their plans before committing for the next campaign, which is the final one of his original three-year contract. Roma might have to part ways with linchpins that are drawing interest, for instance, Tammy Abraham or Roger Ibanez, to have money to spend.

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