Football Italia
·19 December 2024
Football Italia
·19 December 2024
Roma director Florent Ghisolfi insists Roma have not received proposals for Paulo Dybala, but will ‘listen’ to offers in January, while the new coach will be named before the end of the season.
Roma striker Dybala has been targeted by Galatasaray, and the Argentinean’s agent held talks with the Turkish giants this week.
Multiple sources claim Dybala has been offered a €10m-a-year contract until 2027.
Claudio Ranieri has refused to rule out Dybala’s exit, but it’s unclear whether the Giallorossi will release the player for free in January when Dybala will have six months left in his contract at the Stadio Olimpico.
Claudio Ranieri oversees his first training session back in charge of Roma alongside director Florent Ghisolfi. (picture via www.asroma.it)
“It’s the start of the transfer window. There are rumours, and we know his importance for the team and his love for Roma,” Ghisolfi told Sport Mediaset.
“We’ll listen to offers, but for the moment, there are no contacts with other clubs.”
Roma qualified for the Coppa Italia quarter-finals last night, beating Sampdoria 4-1 at the Stadio Olimpico.
Ranieri will be replaced in 2025-26 but will have a role in the decision of his successor.
“We won’t make an announcement on January 1, but we don’t even want to wait for six months,” said Ghisolfi.
“We want to take the time to make a good choice. We look at everyone, Italians and foreigners; surely, the knowledge of Italian football will be an important factor.”
Dybala has scored two goals and provided one assist in 18 appearances across all competitions this term.