Unexpected twist! Paulo Dybala rejects millions from Saudi Arabia and stays at AS Roma

Paulo Dybala has rejected a lucrative offer from Al-Qadsiah that would have brought the Argentine striker an astronomical €75 million salary over three years. Dybala, who has already said goodbye to his teammates and fans, surprisingly announced at the last minute that he is still staying in Rome.

• Paulo Dybala has decided to stay at AS Roma
• An emotional farewell to the team and the support of the fans made Dybala change his mind
• The three-year contract at Al-Qadsiah included an annual salary of €25 million

Paulo Dybala was still preparing to leave AS Roma this morning as he said goodbye to the team and fans at the Trigoria training ground. All indications were that his next steps would lead to Saudi club Al-Qadsiah, where he would earn €25 million a year.

He even had his bags packed, his dressing room cleared and his flight to Saudi Arabia ready. However, Thursday evening brought completely unexpected news – Dybala is staying at AS Roma.

Some sources claim that the decision to reject the transfer came from Dybala himself, who ultimately decided not to accept the financially tempting offer. Other sources suggest that AS Roma were not happy with the transfer sum offered, which was only €3-4 million plus bonuses.

However, there seems to be more emotional than financial reasons behind the change of decision. A key moment for the Argentine striker was saying goodbye to his teammates, which include close friends and compatriots such as Leandro Paredes, Edoardo Bove and new signing Matias Soulé. These moments left a deep impression on him and made him reconsider his departure.

Another important factor was the messages from fans and friends in Argentina who convinced him not to end his career in top European football prematurely. Dybala received gifts and messages from fans encouraging him to stay in Rome and continue his career at the top level.

Family reasons also played a role. Dybala was influenced in his decision by his wife Oriana and his mother, who were not thrilled with the idea of life in Saudi Arabia.

Paulo Dybala: See you on Sunday

All of these factors ultimately led to Dybala staying at AS Roma, with both club and player deciding to continue together for at least this season. His current contract with the Roman club expires at the end of the season, but there is an option for an automatic one-year extension if Dybala plays at least 14 competitive games.

Dybala announced his decision via a video on Instagram, where he told fans: “Thank you, Roma. See you on Sunday.” With this gesture, he not only reassured the fans but also showed his loyalty to the club he has come to love.

This unexpected twist means that Dybala will continue to be one of AS Roma’s key figures in the upcoming season. And if he stays healthy, we can still expect big things from him.

Source: Football Italia, Instagram