Roma: Pellegrini’s future uncertain, Napoli keeping tabs | OneFootball

The name of Lorenzo Pellegrini, whose contract with Roma expires in June, is once again being linked to Napoli ahead of the January transfer window. The midfielder's situation remains complicated and is rooted in comments made months ago by Gian Piero Gasperini, who at the time summarized the situation as follows: "What I have seen with him is that there is a situation that is not so clear. The club does not want to extend the player's contract and he needs to play to aim for the National team and his goals. If he finds a suitable situation, both he and the club are happy, but it is difficult to find one. It seems very clear to me."

Napoli, Pellegrini back on the list: Roma considers a reduced renewal

Those statements suggested an imminent departure, but the ever-closer expiration has reopened the scenarios. Roma is reportedly considering the possibility of an extension, but only by significantly reducing the figures currently recognized to the player: 4.5 million net plus 1.5 million in bonuses. A total of about 6 million a year, now considered out of scale compared to the club's new limits.

However, Pellegrini has shown encouraging signs in recent weeks after physical problems in the past months. This was confirmed by Domenico Borrelli, the team's athletic trainer: "I would like to mention Pellegrini. He started with an injury, immediately made himself available, worked hard, and deserves credit after the criticism. He has great motivation: it was only a matter of time."

Andrea Alati

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