Dybala hopes career ends in Italy: 'Roma give even more at home'
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Paulo Dybala has expressed his desire to end his playing career in Italy, praising Roma's home support and his current experience at the club.
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Attributed to original sourcePaulo Dybala says that he wants to end his career playing in Italy and hopes that Roma will be able to ‘give even more’ in front of their home supporters at the Stadio Olimpico when the big sides come knocking in the Champions League.
Dybala on the end of his career and looking ahead to Real Madrid Roma must dust themselves off after a 0-0 draw away against Como in Serie A on Sunday, as they prepare to host Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid in their first Champions League home match of the 2026-27 season.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 10: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma holds the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Fenerbahce SK and AS Roma at Fenerbahce Sükrü Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on September 10, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images) Roma supporters have had to wait a long time for Champions League action to return to the Stadio Olimpico: This is the first time that the Giallorossi have qualified for the competition since the 2018-19 season eight years ago.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side will also face tough tests away against Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain in UEFA’s flagship competition later this season.
Speaking on Amazon Prime Video ahead of the visit from Real Madrid later this week, Dybala said that it took ‘everything’ for the Roma squad to get over the top four threshold in Serie A last season in order to qualify.
“We gave everything last season and that brought joy to us and to the supporters,” said Dybala (via Corriere dello Sport ).
ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Donyell Malen with Paulo Dybala and Wesley Franca of AS Roma celebrates during the Serie A match between AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on August 24, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) “It gave us a lot of pride too, we all saw what it meant to everybody to return to Europe. It will be difficult, we’re up against some of the most decorated teams in the world, but when we play at home with the support of our fans, we will be able to give even more.”
Dybala also made it clear that after an enjoyable career between Palermo, Juventus and Roma, he wants to see out the rest of his playing career in Italy as well.
Read more: Dybala commits to Roma with new 1-year contract “I never thought I’d have a career like the one I’ve had here. This country welcomed me with open arms and its people helped me grow as a man as well as a footballer. I have so many great memories here, good times and sad moments, as it is in life for any person. I hope it’s an Italian ending.”
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What happened
Paulo Dybala has stated that he hopes his career will finish in Italian football, underlining his affection for Roma and the unique atmosphere at the Stadio Olimpico. The Argentine forward, who joined Roma from Juventus in 2022, suggested that the team performs even better in front of their home supporters. While the comments are personal rather than contractual, they signal Dybala's contentment at Roma and a willingness to remain in Serie A for the long term. The remarks come amid ongoing discussions about his future beyond his current deal.
Chance analysis
Dybala's comments paint the picture of a player settled at Roma and emotionally invested in the club's project. For a forward of his profile, publicly expressing a desire to stay through the end of his career carries weight — it suggests stability in Roma's attacking planning and may ease concerns among supporters about a potential departure. From a broader Serie A perspective, retaining a player of Dybala's calibre keeps a marquee name in the Italian league and reinforces Roma's competitiveness on the domestic stage.
Dybala's stated commitment supports Roma's attacking stability and reduces near-term transfer speculation around the forward.