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Roma set new meeting with Dybala & agents over contract renewal after Derby
TL;DR
Roma is set to meet with Paulo Dybala's agent to discuss a contract renewal following the Derby. The negotiations come as the club's Champions League prospects remain uncertain.
Key points
- Roma is negotiating a contract renewal with Paulo Dybala.
- Dybala's agent Carlos Novel is in Rome for discussions.
- The negotiations are critical due to Roma's Champions League situation.
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Roma set new meeting with Dybala & agents over contract renewal after Derby
Roma vice-president Ryan Friedkin has returned to the Italian capital to oversee contract negotiations with Paulo Dybala’s agent Carlos Novel, with the two parties set to intensify talks over a renewal in the coming days as the club’s Champions League fate hangs in the balance.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Novel arrived in Rome on Friday evening, will attend Sunday’s derby, and will then begin formal discussions over an extension.
The mood inside Trigoria is cautiously optimistic, with Dybala understood to have no desire to leave Roma, putting Boca Juniors and MLS interest firmly on the backburner.
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma warms up prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Dybala targets derby goal as Roma weigh up cut-price renewal offer
The financial obstacle remains significant.
Dybala currently earns €8 million net per season, and Friedkin has instructed the club to reduce the wage bill substantially. The proposal on the table is a two-year extension at a heavily reduced base salary of between €2.5 and €3 million, supplemented by performance-related bonuses.
Q&A
What is the current status of Paulo Dybala's contract renewal with Roma?
Roma is actively negotiating a contract renewal with Paulo Dybala's agent, with discussions expected to intensify soon.
Why is the contract renewal for Dybala important for Roma?
The renewal is crucial as it impacts Roma's Champions League ambitions and Dybala's commitment to the club amid interest from Boca Juniors and MLS.
Who is involved in the contract negotiations for Dybala?
Roma's vice-president Ryan Friedkin and Dybala's agent Carlos Novel are leading the contract negotiations.
