Manchester City Want To Sign This AS Roma Star: Why They Should Definitely Make The Move? | OneFootball

Fichajes have reported that Manchester City are interested in signing Paulo Dybala from AS Roma in the summer transfer window. Pep Guardiola is a fan of the World Cup-winning Argentine and wants him in his team to strengthen his attack for the next season.

Manchester City want to sign Paulo Dybala

Dybala has blown hot and cold during his tenure at the Serie A club, but he is definitely back to his best in the ongoing season. Dybala has scored six goals in 21 matches so far in the Serie A 2024/2025 season. Moreover, his total G/A (goals + assists) is eight for this season. His goal involvement equates to 0.56 per 90 minutes. His non-penalty xG per 90 minutes is 0.32.

He possesses an immense quality and is adept at close ball control. Dybala can move through defences with ease through his dribbling and is an agile player. His vision allows him to deliver precise passes, and his shooting from a distance or within the box is both powerful and accurate. Additionally, his ability to drop deep, link play, and create scoring opportunities marks him as a versatile forward. Dybala is a quality playmaker and will just be the perfect player that Pep Guardiola needs in his system.

ALKMAAR, NETHERLANDS – JANUARY 23: Paulo Dybala #21 of AS Roma dribbles the ball in the first half of the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between AZ Alkmaar and AS Roma at AZ Stadion on January 23, 2025 in Alkmaar, Netherlands. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

In the upcoming summer transfer window, he will have one year remaining on his contract with Roma, and hence, a number of clubs are interested in the Argentine due to the quality that he possesses. Manchester City are one of the sides that are interested.

Why is it a worthy deal?

City have had a disastrous January on the field and hence have suffered in both the Premier League and the Champions League. Hence, the management, along with Guardiola, have understood the areas that they need to strengthen. They have already signed Omar Marmoush in January but still want to sign a playmaker who can impact games consistently.

The Argentine has a €12 million release clause in his contract, which will be well within the reach of Manchester City. It will definitely be a bargain for City to get a player of his quality at that value. So, Guardiola’s side should definitely make the move for Dybala’s signing in the summer. Now it remains to be seen if they actually get that done in the summer.