SASSUOLO, ITALY – OCTOBER 26: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AS Roma at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on October 26, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Paulo Dybala assures signing a new contract with Roma was ‘what we all wanted’ and is looking forward to continuing his career at the Stadio Olimpico.
The decision had been in the air for many weeks, even though his contract had technically already expired on June 30.
He had plenty of other proposals, including from his beloved Boca Juniors, and lucrative salaries on offer in the Saudi Pro League.
However, he opted to sign a new contract at Roma on a reduced wage of circa €3m per season, with an expiry of June 2027.
Dybala glad to continue at Roma
“This story continues, which is what we all wanted,” Dybala told the official club website.
“That’s the club, me, and I hope the fans too. I am happy to have another season here, in this city and this country, and to be able to defend the Roma jersey, which is a privilege.”
Something that inevitably affected his decision to remain was the fact that Roma qualified for the Champions League, earning their place back in the top competition after a seven-year absence.
“Roma means many things for me, responsibility, honour, beauty. On a personal level too, these elements all kept me here, and it is a real honour to wear this shirt.”
Dybala was asked if he had a message for the fans, especially after season tickets were snapped up in their thousands on the first day alone.
“I am happy to be here with you again for next year too, and to see you at the Olimpico and in away games, especially when the wonderful music plays that we were all waiting to hear, so we can make you proud on European nights.”
The 32-year-old Argentina international had arrived as a free agent from Juventus in 2022, having first come to Italy for Palermo in 2012.
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