Read opens up on failed €28m Roma bid
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Player Read has spoken publicly about a rejected €28 million bid from Roma for his services, indicating the transfer could have gone either way.
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Attributed to original sourceFeyenoord full-back Givairo Read has spoken publicly about the interest that Roma had shown in him this summer and their failed bid of €28m plus bonuses that was turned down by the Eredivisie side: ‘I don’t have to leave Feyenoord, I’m happy to be here’.
Read opens up on Roma links: ‘I’m happy to be at Feyenoord’ Earlier this week, Roma saw an offer for Read worth €28m plus bonuses rejected by Feyenoord, although reports in Italy have indicated that talks may reignite before the end of the summer transfer window.
Feyenoord insist that they will not sell the full-back for a fixed fee lower than €30m.
STUTTGART, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 06: Givairo Read of Feyenoord runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Josha Vagnoman of VfB Stuttgart during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between VfB Stuttgart and Feyenoord at Stuttgart Arena on November 06, 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) Read himself has since had an opportunity to discuss the matter in an interview with ESPN, admitting that the offer from Roma could have gone either way, but that he is still happy to be in the Netherlands and to commit himself ahead of the 2025-26 season.
“It could have gone either way,” Read told ESPN . “As I’ve said before, I didn’t have to leave Feyenoord, I’m not done learning here. I’m happy to be here.
“I still give 100%, I try to run quicker than I did the week before. I feel happy, I feel good, I feel at home here. I’m looking forward to the coming season.”
(Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) Feyenoord head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst has also admitted that there is still a chance that Read leaves the club this summer, but praised the 20-year-old for the attitude that he has shown over the last few weeks.
“I see a very mature player who sees that there are several scenarios: The scenario where he leaves, but also the scenario that he stays at Feyenoord this season.
“You wouldn’t notice that there have been negotiations. He trains well, he’s a very positive guy.”
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What happened
Read has given an interview discussing a failed €28 million transfer approach from Italian club Roma. The player indicated that the move could have been completed but ultimately did not materialize. The comments come amid continued speculation about his future, with Roma reportedly having identified him as a target during the transfer window. The revelation provides context on Roma's transfer strategy and the player's openness to a potential move to Serie A.
Chance analysis
This is a retrospective transfer story reflecting on a deal that fell through. For prediction systems, it has limited immediate impact since the transfer did not occur, but it signals Roma's interest in the player and may indicate future transfer activity. The player's openness to Roma suggests the door isn't closed for a future move, which could affect both clubs' squad planning in upcoming windows.
No immediate impact on either Roma or the player's current club; story is retrospective and reflects on a deal that did not happen.
Failed transfer with no current squad effect; monitor for renewed Roma interest in future windows.