Paulo Dybala, the talented Argentine forward, finds himself at a crossroads in his career as he contemplates a potential move from Roma to Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia. The 31-year-old’s future has become a hot topic of discussion, with his agent arriving in Italy to discuss the situation with Roma’s management.
The Saudi Proposition
Calciomercato report that Al-Qadsiah has made a compelling offer to lure Dybala away from the Italian capital. The Saudi club is proposing a lucrative three-year contract worth €15 million net per season, running until June 2027. This substantial wage package demonstrates the financial muscle of Saudi Arabian football and their intent to attract top talent from European leagues.
Roma’s Stance
AS Roma has reportedly authorized Dybala to negotiate with Al-Qadsiah, indicating their openness to the transfer. The Saudi club has offered €15 million to Roma for Dybala’s transfer, a figure that appears to satisfy the Italian side’s valuation of the player. With these terms in place, the transfer could potentially be concluded swiftly.
Dybala’s Decision
The ball is now in Dybala’s court. The Argentine international has requested some time to reflect on the offer and decide whether he wishes to continue his career in Saudi Arabia. This decision is not one to be taken lightly, as it would mean leaving behind the competitive environment of Serie A for a new challenge in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Qadsiah’s European Acquisitions
Should Dybala choose to join Al-Qadsiah, he would be part of a growing trend of European-based players moving to Saudi Arabia. The club has already secured the services of three notable free agents this summer:
– Nacho Fernandez, the 34-year-old Spanish defender from Real Madrid
– Nahitan Nandez, the 28-year-old Uruguayan midfielder from Cagliari
– Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the 35-year-old Franco-Gabonese striker from Marseille
Contract Complexities
Dybala’s current contract with Roma, set to expire in June 2025, includes an interesting clause. If he plays at least 50% of Roma’s matches for a minimum of 45 minutes each during his three-year stint, his contract would automatically extend until 2026 with an annual gross salary of €16 million. Currently, Dybala has featured in 64 out of 109 games, needing just 15 more appearances this season to trigger the extension, regardless of Roma’s performance in various competitions.
