Roma make verbal offer for Yannick Carrasco | OneFootball

Roma have stepped up their pursuit of Yannick Carrasco, submitting a formal verbal offer to Al-Shabab as they look to bring the Belgian winger back to European football.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Giallorossi have proposed a loan deal with an option to buy for the 32-year-old. Carrasco, who previously excelled at Atletico Madrid, has expressed a strong desire to return to a more competitive league, spurred by the hope of playing at the World Cup.

However, a significant hurdle remains in the form of the player’s salary. Carrasco currently earns approximately €13 million gross per year in Saudi Arabia, a figure that far exceeds Roma’s typical wage structure. For the move to materialize, the Belgian would likely need to accept a substantial pay cut or Al-Shabab would have to subsidize a portion of his wages.

Despite the financial complexity, Roma are pushing ahead with the operation, viewing Carrasco as a high-quality reinforcement for Gian Piero Gasperini’s attacking flank.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN