Roma are on the verge of signing Youssef En-Nesyri, the 27-year-old Sevilla striker who has been a top target for manager Daniele De Rossi. The Giallorossi have been in negotiations for weeks, and recent developments suggest a breakthrough is near.
Calciomercato report that En-Nesyri has been enthusiastic about joining Roma from the start, with the main hurdle being the gap between Sevilla’s asking price and Roma’s offer. However, in the last few hours, the two clubs have significantly narrowed this gap, largely due to the player’s strong desire to move to Italy. A complete agreement is now within reach and could be finalized soon.
Roma’s current offer stands at €22 million , which is lower than the €30 million bid from José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe and even higher proposals from Saudi Arabian clubs (approaching 40 million). Despite these more lucrative offers, En-Nesyri is determined to play in Serie A, which has prompted Sevilla to reconsider Roma’s bid.
The Moroccan international, who scored 20 goals last season, has been actively pushing for a move to Italy. He is eagerly awaiting the green light to discuss personal terms with Roma. The Italian club is prepared to offer a salary of 1.4 million euros, which, although lower than what Fenerbahçe might propose, seems acceptable to En-Nesyri, who prioritizes the sporting project over financial considerations.
Roma’s transfer specialist François Ghisolfi has been instrumental in negotiations, working to bridge the gap between the clubs’ valuations. Initially, Sevilla was inclined to sell to Fenerbahçe, especially after Roma refused to include midfielder Edoardo Bove in the deal. However, En-Nesyri’s preference for Serie A has shifted the dynamics of the negotiation.
As the situation stands, both En-Nesyri and Roma are pushing for a swift conclusion to the transfer. With the player’s determination to join the Giallorossi and the clubs edging closer in their negotiations, an official announcement could be imminent, potentially marking a significant coup for Roma in the summer transfer window.
