18.12.2024 19:40
As Galatasaray's move for Paulo Dybala has already shaken up the transfer market, the possibility of the Argentine star signing with the yellow-reds has divided the management. Some executives reportedly said, "If Roma doesn't want to extend his contract, why should we take him? We haven't even been able to pay part of the championship bonuses; it would be a financial burden for us."
Galatasaray's attempts to sign Paulo Dybala from Roma made a significant impact on the market before the transfer window opened. The possibility of the world-famous star transferring to the yellow-reds caused disagreements within the management.
GUARDI IS IN CHARGE FOR THE TRANSFER
According to Ali Naci Küçük's report; the manager known as the "transfer wizard," George Gardi, who facilitated the arrivals of stars like Nicola Zaniolo, Lucas Torreira, Davinson Sanchez, Dries Mertens, Mauro Icardi, and Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray, stated that Paulo Dybala is an opportunity transfer and contacted the yellow-reds.
OKAN BURUK GAVE THE GREEN LIGHT, MANAGER CAME TO ISTANBUL
Manager Gardi, who met with Abdullah Kavukçu, a member of the Sports AŞ Board of Directors, indicated that Dybala's contract will expire at the end of the season and that the player is already looking for a club. He also mentioned that Roma would be open to letting him go to relieve their financial burden, advising, "Consider this." This offer was conveyed to head coach Okan Buruk. The experienced coach said that Dybala is a very good player and stated, "If there won't be a financial issue, let's sign him," prompting Gardi to come to Istanbul with the player's manager, Carlos Novel.
MANAGEMENT DIVIDED OVER COST
Roma, which does not want Dybala's contract to automatically extend after reaching a certain number of matches, is not asking for a transfer fee. However, it was learned that Dybala, who earns 7.5 million euros annually from Roma, requested 12 million euros from Galatasaray in the initial discussions. This amount divided the yellow-reds. Concerns about his injury history also raised questions, with some executives reportedly vetoing the transfer by saying, "If Roma doesn't want to extend, why should we take him? We haven't even paid part of the championship bonuses; it would be a financial burden for us."
DYBALA'S SEASON PERFORMANCE
Paulo Dybala, who transferred from Juventus to Roma for free in the summer of 2022, has played in 18 matches for the Italian team this season. Dybala scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist in these matches. The 31-year-old star footballer's current market value is reported to be 12 million euros, and his contract with the team will expire at the end of the season.