Roma’s Nicola Zalewski weighing his future amid contract renewal talks | OneFootball

Poland international Nicola Zalewski, 22, is currently the focus of much speculation regarding his future with AS Roma.

The wide-man’s contract is set to expire in June 2025 as both the player and the club find themselves navigating a complex landscape of negotiations, offers from rival clubs, and strategic career decisions.

With just eight months remaining on his current deal, time is of the essence for the parties to strike a deal—save your Dafabet free credit before the upcoming winter transfer window, which shuts on February 3rd, to bet on this potential contract extension.

Meanwhile, it’s a surprising development considering Zalewski was favored to leave his boyhood club this summer ahead of next summer’s contract expiry. Several clubs, including PSV and Fiorentina, expressed interest in his services, but Galatasaray emerged as front-runners late in the window.

The Turkish giants opened talks with Zalewski and his agent, Giampiero Pocetta—the sides quickly agreeing to personal terms. However, a last-minute change of heart caused the deal to collapse, which infuriated the Giallorossi.

As a result, the capital club froze the player out of the first team—the parties seemingly headed for a contentious split.

However, a confluence of events, including the departures of CEO Lina Souloukou and manager Daniele De Rossi, changed the situation and renewed the possibility of Zalewski staying with Roma.

Although his odds of remaining are rising, Zalewski has struggled to recapture the form he showed during his breakout 2022/23 season. Thanks to the watchful eye of former manager Jose Mourinho, the youngster quickly found an important role within the squad and collect 2 goals and 1 assist in 47 total appearances.

He was widely considered one of Serie A’s most promising prospects and all signs pointed to the Giallorossi having a potential star on their hands.

Since then, though, he’s lacked consistency and failed to become the creative attacking outlet the club hoped for. He’s tallied just 1 assist in Serie A since 2022/23 and has fallen down the pecking order, firmly behind the likes of Angeliño, who has impressed since his January arrival.

Nonetheless, Zalewski’s clear preference to remain at Roma reflects his loyalty despite large questions marks regarding playing time. Negotiations for a contract extension have been ongoing, but there’s still no definitive agreement: leaving both the player and the club uncertain.

The question remains: how will these talks evolve, and what impact will they have on Zalewski’s career trajectory?

Zalewski’s agent has maintained that discussions are optimistic, though carefully proceeding, to ensure the best outcome for both the player and AS Roma. Conversely, the interest from clubs like PSV highlights the promise many still see in the 22 year-old.