Roma's staggered offer for Mora finds favour with Porto
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AS Roma have submitted a staggered payment offer to Porto for forward Mora, and Porto are open to negotiating the deal structure.
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Attributed to original sourceRoma are closing in on Rodrigo Mora, with a creatively structured proposal for the Porto teenager finding favour in Portugal.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio , the two clubs are converging on the second of three offers Roma have tabled for the highly-rated attacking midfielder.
Under the proposal, Roma would pay €25m now while leaving Porto a 50% share of any future resale, then hand over a further €25m in 2027 to buy back that sell-on clause.
The staggered structure, worth €50m in total, is designed to ease the immediate outlay, and the Giallorossi are working with optimism to close a deal in the coming hours.
VERONA, ITALY – MAY 24: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on prior to during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and AS Roma at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on May 24, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Mora the answer to Roma and Gasperini’s search for an attacker The move would finally address a need Gian Piero Gasperini has voiced repeatedly this summer. The coach has pushed hard for a new right-footed attacker, only for the club to miss out on a string of targets, including Antonio Nusa, Crysencio Summerville and Mason Greenwood.
Mora, a 19-year-old Portugal youth international and one of Porto’s brightest academy products, represents an ambitious solution.
Under contract until 2030 with a €70m release clause, Mora is being pursued for well below that figure, with Porto open to negotiating.
The Serie A side will need to move decisively, however: Galatasaray have also been in the race, and the Giallorossi are looking to exploit the Turkish club’s hesitation to get the deal over the line.
For now, the momentum is with Roma, who believe they have found the profile and the formula, to satisfy both Gasperini and Porto.
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What happened
Roma are pushing to sign Porto's Mora and have tabled a proposal with payments spread over multiple instalments rather than a lump sum. Porto have reacted positively to the staggered structure, indicating willingness to discuss terms. The negotiation is still ongoing, with both clubs working towards an agreement for the player.
Chance analysis
A staggered payment structure typically signals a buying club looking to manage cash flow or Financial Fair Play constraints, which is common for Roma given their well-documented financial situation. Porto's openness suggests they are prepared sellers at the right price, which could indicate Mora is not central to their long-term plans or that the fee is acceptable. If completed, the signing would give Roma additional attacking depth, but the financial structure raises questions about overall squad-building flexibility.
Porto open to selling Mora, potentially weakening their attacking depth; Roma would gain a new forward option if the deal completes.
Monitor Roma's attacking options and Financial Fair Play flexibility; a completed Mora deal would add depth but signal continued financial caution.