Roma closing in on new Dybala contract as Pellegrini holds talks with Besiktas
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Roma are nearing an agreement on a new contract with Paulo Dybala, while midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini has held meetings with Turkish club Besiktas, suggesting a potential departure.
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Attributed to original sourcePaulo Dybala is finalising the details of a new contract with Roma at half the wages, but free agent Lorenzo Pellegrini met with Vincenzo Italiano’s Besiktas for a potential move.
The Giallorossi have several players whose contracts ran down on June 30, although some are more likely to sign new deals than others.
Dybala stays at Roma, Pellegrini leaves TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma celebrates a goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 18, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) La Joya had interest from numerous clubs, above all calls from Boca Juniors for a return to Argentina, but seemed determined to stick it out in the Eternal City.
Sky Sport Italia confirm that Dybala and his entourage are working out the final details of a new contract and it should be completed over the next few days.
This will be an agreement to practically half his wages, from €6m per season to €3m, but boosting it with a series of performance-related bonuses.
That could include up to €60,000 per game played, not to be taken for granted considering his well-known fitness issues.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 19: Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on March 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) A player who probably isn’t going to remain at Roma is Pellegrini, who just turned 30 last month and is a free agent.
Sports Digitale in Turkiye claim that the midfielder met with Besiktas representatives Onder Ozen and Gokhan Keskin to discuss the project.
Their new coach is Italiano, who had already wanted to sign Pellegrini when he was at the helm of Bologna.
This departure is a wrench for Pellegrini , who spent his entire career with the Giallorossi other than a two-year spell with Sassuolo from 2015-17.
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What happened
Roma are reportedly close to finalizing a contract extension with star forward Paulo Dybala, securing the Argentine's future at the Stadio Olimpico. Meanwhile, captain Lorenzo Pellegrini has reportedly met with representatives of Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas, raising questions about his future at the club. The contrasting situations highlight a potential squad reshaping at Roma, with Dybala remaining a central figure while Pellegrini could be on his way out. Neither development has been confirmed by the clubs at the time of writing.
Chance analysis
Retaining Dybala on a new deal is a significant positive for Roma's attacking output and squad stability, as the Argentine remains one of their most creative and prolific players. Pellegrini's talks with Besiktas, if they progress, would free up wages and a midfield slot but also remove an experienced captain and Italian international from the squad. From a prediction standpoint, Roma's offensive strength should remain intact, but their midfield depth and leadership could be weakened depending on how the Pellegrini situation resolves.
Roma retain key attacking talent in Dybala but risk losing captain Pellegrini to Besiktas, creating a mixed impact on squad balance.
Dybala staying is a positive for Roma's attack; Pellegrini potentially leaving weakens midfield depth and leadership.