Key Takeaways
- Paulo Dybala’s contract with AS Roma expires on July 1, 2025, with no extension currently agreed.
- His mother-in-law confirms the striker’s first choice is to remain in Italy, but he made a vow to his late father to play for Boca Juniors.
- Family considerations, including his newborn daughter, could influence a permanent return to Argentina after 13 years in European football.
The Argentine forward’s future at the Stadio Olimpico remains uncertain as his current deal approaches its July expiry. Despite being a fan favourite in the Italian capital, negotiations over a new contract appear to have hit a deadlock. This stall has fuelled speculation about a potential free transfer away from the Giallorossi.
Across the Atlantic, supporters of the Buenos Aires giants are growing increasingly hopeful. Catherine Fulop, mother to Dybala’s wife Oriana, has now offered fresh insight into the emotional battle facing the player.
Speaking to Urbana Play via TyC Sports, Fulop explained that the Eternal City remains close to the 32-year-old’s heart. She confirmed that staying with the Italian club would be his preferred outcome, citing the strong bond between the player and the supporters.
However, Fulop highlighted a powerful commitment made during the striker’s youth. She revealed that Dybala promised his late father he would one day wear the famous blue and gold shirt of Boca Juniors. This childhood dream, instilled by his dad, continues to drive the player’s ambitions.
Personal circumstances add further weight to a potential South American return. The couple recently welcomed their baby daughter into the world. Relocating to Buenos Aires would place the new family nearer to relatives at this crucial stage of their lives. Fulop admitted she would welcome such a move enthusiastically.
The attacker, nicknamed “La Joya,” left Argentina as a teenager in 2012 to join Palermo. He subsequently moved to Juventus in 2015 before arriving at Roma as a free agent in 2022. Prior to his European adventure, he only represented Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba on home soil.