Friedkin set to arrive in Rome to resolve sporting director situation and Dybala’s future
After parting ways with Claudio Ranieri, sporting director Frederic Massara is also on the verge of leaving Roma. At the end of the season, the current sporting director will pack his bags, and the Gi...
Friedkin set to arrive in Rome to resolve sporting director situation and Dybala’s future After parting ways with Claudio Ranieri, sporting director Frederic Massara is also on the verge of leaving Roma. At the end of the season, the current sporting director will pack his bags, and the Giallorossi are already searching for a replacement, with Napoli’s Giovanni Manna seemingly the favorite of Gian Piero Gasperini and the club’s management. Friedkins themselves, as reported by Sky Sport, are arriving in the capital to resolve any doubts related to the sporting director issue and more.
Among the issues to be discussed is Paulo Dybala’s contract renewal. The Argentine, whose contract expires in June, has made it clear that he hasn’t yet been contacted by the club regarding his contractual situation, and Boca Juniors is pushing to bring him back. The former Juventus player earns around €6 million net per season, and Roma, which is about to embark on a major financial restructuring, can no longer afford these figures.
The two most likely scenarios, in fact, involve a lower-priced renewal or even a pay-as-you-go contract.