Roma: Pellegrini torn between staying and transfer plans | OneFootball

Roma is experiencing a delicate phase in the transfer market: while efforts are being made to strengthen the squad, names are also emerging that are destined to leave Trigoria.

Roma, Pellegrini and the Giallorossi: between the desire to stay and market strategies

Among the players the club might sell is Lorenzo Pellegrini, a key figure in recent Giallorossi history, for whom the club has appointed two international intermediaries to explore the foreign market.

The context of sales

The discussion involves several players: from Manu Koné, linked to Inter, to Kumbulla, Hermoso, Darboe, Salah-Eddine, and Gollini. Rensch could also leave the capital if satisfactory offers arrive. But Pellegrini, with his experience and role as an attacking midfielder, represents a particular case: a renowned player with a significant contractual weight, whom the club would like to monetize without waiting for the contract's expiration set for June 2026.

Offers and the player's will

So far, two foreign clubs have shown interest: West Ham and Besiktas. However, Pellegrini has rejected both options, expressing his desire to stay in Rome to play his chances and convince the coach of his value, while waiting to decide his future in the winter transfer window. The midfielder aims to assess whether he deserves a renewal or if it's time for a change.

Economic impact and Roma's strategy

From a financial perspective, selling Pellegrini would allow the club to earn about 10 million euros and free itself from the 11 million euros gross linked to his salary, easing the 2025/26 budget. This move would not only have an immediate effect on the market but would also contribute to complying with financial fair play constraints, in anticipation of the last budget under the UEFA settlement agreement regime. In practice, selling Pellegrini now could prevent Roma from having to seek capital gains at the end of the season.

Personal and sporting difficulties

Lorenzo Pellegrini, 29, has experienced complicated seasons, amid coaching changes, team crises, and injuries. The goal scored in January against Lazio temporarily distanced the possibility of a transfer to Napoli, but it wasn't enough to secure him a starting spot. After a long break, the midfielder is preparing to rejoin the group next week to assess the recovery of the operated tendon.

Between uncertainty and determination

The player will continue to train diligently, monitoring any developments with Roma and his agent. His priority remains to stay with the Giallorossi, but if convincing proposals come from Italy or abroad, Pellegrini will consider them, albeit with great regret.

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