Lawyers involved to unstick messy international situation for Roma keeper Svilar | OneFootball

Whilst Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar continues to establish himself as one of the best shot-stoppers in Serie A, and by extension the world, he continues to wait for the opportunity to prove himself one more on the international stage.

The situation is complicated however and now the Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting that lawyers are now involved with the case as the 26-year-old seeks to switch allegiances from Serbia to Belgium.

Belgium want to be able to call up Svilar, who was born and raised in the country to Serbian parents. Svilar was born in Antwerp and would go on to rise through the youth systems at KFCO Wilrijk, Beerschot A.C. and Anderlecht.

ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: Mile Svilar of AS Roma warms up prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on May 04, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Lawyers involved as Svilar seeks switch from Serbia to Belgium

Svilar played for Belgium at every level of youth football before making his debut for Serbia in 2021 in a friendly win over Qatar.

However, the goalkeeper appeared to get cold feet and when he was contacted for a call-up in 2024, after a three-year absence, he refused. This led Serbia head coach Dragan Stojkovic to confirm Svilar would not receive any future call-ups.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 01: Randal Kolo Muani #20 of Juventus FC takes a shot against Thibaut Courtois #1 and Antonio Ruediger #22 of Real Madrid C.F. during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Now, Belgium want the player available to them. Iconic Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois will turn 34 this season and the nation seeks the long-term future of the position.

Svilar is first choice and now layers will be involved to calculate the feasibility of a switch.