In a surprising turn of events, Paulo Dybala, the 30-year-old Argentine forward, has decided to stay with Roma, rejecting a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah. Initially, Dybala had agreed to join Al-Qadsiah for a reported 75 million euros over three years. However, after an outpouring of support from Roma fans and teammates, Dybala had a change of heart.Dybala announced his decision to stay via social media, posting a message that read, ‘Grazie Roma… ci vediamo domenica’ (Thanks Roma… see you Sunday), accompanied by a video showcasing his best moments with the club. The player’s decision was influenced by the strong affection from fans, who gathered outside Roma’s headquarters urging him to stay. Dybala’s teammate, Leandro Paredes, confirmed the news on Instagram, writing, ‘For those who didn’t understand, the Joya remains with us’.In other transfer news, Joao Cancelo’s future at Manchester City appears uncertain. The Portuguese left-back, who spent last season on loan at Barcelona, is reportedly close to joining Saudi club Al-Hilal. Al-Hilal is said to be offering Cancelo a salary package worth 70 million euros over three years. However, Barcelona remains interested in securing Cancelo’s services, preferably through a loan deal with an option to buy.These developments highlight the growing influence of Saudi Arabian clubs in the transfer market, with their ability to offer substantial financial packages to top players. However, Dybala’s decision to stay with Roma despite the lucrative offer from Al-Qadsiah demonstrates that factors such as fan support and team loyalty can still play a crucial role in players’ decisions.
Key points
- Paulo Dybala rejected a 75 million euro offer from Al-Qadsiah to stay with Roma.
- Joao Cancelo is close to joining Al-Hilal for a reported 70 million euro salary package, though Barcelona remains interested.
- Fan support and team loyalty influenced Dybala’s decision to stay with Roma.
Contradictions👾Initial reports stated Dybala had agreed to join Al-Qadsiah, but later articles confirmed he decided to stay with Roma.
