Dybala and Roma Closing In on a New Contract | OneFootball

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.

According to Il Messaggero (via Fantacalcio), his representatives, some of whom have been recently appointed, spent time in the Eternal City last week. The extension talks have made substantial progress.

Dybala seems willing to take a large pay cut to continue with Roma. The most recent proposal amounts to a €2/2.5M base salary plus bonuses tied to his appearances, performances, and objectives reached by the team. He has pocketed roughly €8.5M this year.

The negotiation will continue over the next few days. Finishing in the top four could provide a key boost to it. Director Frederic Massara is handling it, even though his future at the club is uncertain. Gian Piero Gasperini is the main proponent of keeping the core intact. Despite the buzz, La Joya hasn’t received any tangible proposal from Boca Juniors at this stage.

The Argentine recently welcomed his first child, Gia, and would like to stay if there were the conditions for it. Plus, the support and affection from the fans have never lapsed despite his numerous injuries. He has played in 139 games with the Giallorossi so far, scoring 45 goals.

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Re-upping at those numbers would be a feat and would better fit a part-time role, as things won’t get better from a physical standpoint, and would be further proof of his genuine attachment to the team and the city.