Roma have buyers willing to spend €40m on Soulé but player unconvinced by Saudi Arabia
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Roma reportedly have suitors prepared to pay €40m for winger Matías Soulé, but the Argentine is not persuaded by a move to Saudi Arabia.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Italy claim that several Saudi Pro League sides are willing to invest €40m on the signing of Matias Soule from Roma, but the Argentine is reportedly unconvinced by the idea of moving away from Europe at this stage of his career.
Saudi sides willing to spend €40m on Roma’s Soule It is no secret that Roma are looking to sell players before the end of the month in order to raise funds to comply with their financial fair play settlement agreement with UEFA.
Several of the Giallorossi’s star players, including the likes of Manu Kone and Evan Ndicka, have previously been linked with a move away from the Stadio Olimpico in order to raise the required funds, but reports over the last few weeks indicate that Soule is increasingly likely to be sold if an appropriate offer comes in.
La Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting on Thursday that several Saudi Arabian sides including Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad have expressed an interest in signing Souule this summer. It has been suggested that Al-Hilal are also among the interested parties.
Thursday’s report claims that all three sides are willing to give Roma the €40m they will seek for Soule, but the bigger issue is convincing the player himself.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – DECEMBER 11: Matias Soule of AS Roma celebrates with teammates, after Liam Scales of Celtic (not pictured) concedes an own goal resulting in the first goal for AS Roma, during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Celtic FC and AS Roma at Celtic Park on December 11, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) The Argentine does not wish to leave Europe at the age of 23, even if a move to Saudi Arabia could be beneficial from a financial standpoint.
Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmnd have also been mentioned as possible destinations for Soule this summer.
It is believed that if Roma are able to sell Soule this summer, then a deal for Mason Greenwood from Marseille would be the preferred option for the Giallorossi.
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What happened
Matías Soulé, who joined Roma from Juventus in 2024, is attracting interest from clubs willing to invest €40m in his signature. However, according to Football Italia, the Argentine attacker is unconvinced by the prospect of moving to Saudi Arabia. Roma are open to selling if the right offer arrives, but the player's reluctance to relocate to the Saudi Pro League could complicate any deal. The situation remains fluid as Roma weigh their options ahead of the transfer window.
Chance analysis
This is a speculative transfer update with limited concrete detail. Soulé is a key creative outlet for Roma, and a potential €40m sale would represent significant business for the club, though losing a young Argentine winger would weaken their attacking depth. The Saudi Pro League has been a major driver of European transfer fees, but player reluctance to relocate remains a recurring obstacle. For Roma's short-term competitiveness in Serie A and European competitions, retaining Soulé is likely the preferred outcome unless a replacement is lined up.
If Soulé stays, Roma retain a key attacking talent; if he leaves, Roma lose creativity in the final third unless reinvested.
Soulé remains likely at Roma for now; monitor transfer window developments before factoring any departure into squad strength assessments.