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Paulo Dybala explains decision to reject eye-wateringly lucrative move to Saudi club Al-Qadsiah in favour of Roma stay

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Last week, <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2024/08/21/dybala-roma-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> in Italy reported that the World Cup-winning forward was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/paulo-dybala-lucrative-saudi-pro-league-transfer-roma/blta15aaa51eea79b07" target="_blank">close to sealing a move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah</a> where he was reportedly offered an eye-watering three-year contract worth €75 million (£64m/$84m).

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Serie A club were being offered a sum of €3m (£2.5m/$3.3m) by the Middle Eastern side, however, the player rejected the lucrative offer to stay put in Rome. The 30-year-old was named in Daniele De Rossi's starting lineup against Empoli on Sunday and after a 2-1 defeat in their second Serie A game of the season, he explained his decision to turn down the Saudi bid.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Speaking to reporters, the attacker said, "Everybody looks at the money, but I put many things on the table to come to my decision: my family, my wife, the city, the team, and my desire to return to the national team. I’m 30 and feel good. I’ve seen a lot of criticism about the injuries, but I try to work hard every day to take care of myself and perform the best I can."He added, "Surely when you see that kind of figure… I can’t say I didn’t think about it, but I weighed a few aspects. It made no difference to my agent. It’s not true that he would have made a lot of money. The most important thing for him is my happiness. We’ve collaborated for a long time. I don’t know how the Arabs reacted as I didn’t speak with them directly."

WHAT PAULO DYBALA SAID

I Giallorossi will aim to register their maiden win of the 2024-25 Serie A season on Sunday as they take on Italian giants Juventus in Turin.

WHAT NEXT FOR AS ROMA?

Paulo Dybala explains decision to reject eye-wateringly lucrative move to Saudi club Al-Qadsiah in favour of Roma stay | Goal.com

Argentine forward Paulo Dybala explained why he chose to reject a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia to stay back at AS Roma.