Roma restructure Mora deal with FC Porto as €50m loan with option
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Roma have altered the terms of their pursuit of FC Porto's Mora, moving to a loan deal with an option to buy totalling €50m.
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Attributed to original sourceAccording to Sky Sport Italia, Roma have changed the formula for their Rodrigo Mora offer again, paying €7m for the loan from FC Porto, with option to buy that can become an obligation for €43m.
The player is eager to go somewhere he can become a regular after coming up through the Porto youth academy, as his playing style does not particularly suit coach Francesco Farioli.
The issue is managing to find a payment system and schedule for the total €50m asking price that can suit everyone.
Mora terms keep changing for Roma STUTTGART, GERMANY – MARCH 12: Rodrigo Mora of FC Porto celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Porto at Stuttgart Arena on March 12, 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) It had been reported they were close to a deal for €25m covering 50 per cent of the player , then the option to buy the remaining share at the end of the season for another €25m.
However, this evening Sky Sport Italia suggest things have changed again with a different approach.
PORTO, PORTUGAL – JANUARY 29: Max Aarons of Rangers passes the ball whilst under pressure from Rodrigo Mora of FC Porto during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between FC Porto and Rangers FC at Estadio do Dragao on January 29, 2026 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images) This time, Roma would pay €7m to have Mora on loan for one season, with an option to buy for another €43m come June 2027.
That could be turned into an obligation if certain conditions were met, both for the team objectives for instance European qualification, and the number of games played by Mora.
This way, Roma would not be obliged to spend at least €25m without knowing if they’ll make it permanent.
The issue here is both clubs want certain guarantees on how the deal will play out next summer.
The 19-year-old is a trequartista who likes to drift out wide too, and can bring some much-needed creativity to Gian Piero Gasperini’s team.
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What happened
Roma are reshaping negotiations with FC Porto for striker Mora. Rather than a straight permanent transfer, the clubs are now working towards a loan agreement with a purchase option, with the combined package valued at €50m. The change in structure suggests Roma are looking to spread the financial commitment while still keeping a clear path to a permanent move for the player.
Chance analysis
Restructuring a transfer into a loan-plus-option is a common mechanism when a buying club wants to manage upfront cost and amortisation. For Roma, this signals continued pursuit of a high-value attacking signing without a full immediate outlay, which is relevant for Serie A Financial Fair Play considerations. For Porto, it provides immediate loan fee cash flow and a guaranteed future sale structure if Mora performs.
If completed, Roma gain a top attacking option with deferred financial commitment, while Porto secure loan income and a likely future sale at a fixed structure.
Track whether Roma and Porto finalise the loan terms — Mora's arrival would significantly strengthen Roma's attacking depth once completed.