With Mourinho there were players in Roma who now seemed marked, with De Rossi some situations changed radically. However, the fact remains that tonight’s match, should Roma fail to overcome Milan, could be the last European dance for many in Trigoria, also because Roma are full of players on loan. Starting obviously with Romelu Lukaku, the “heaviest” player in terms of future costs and investments. But not just him, because then there will be others who will leave the Giallorossi colours, starting with Rasmus Kristensen and Dean Huijsen, who however were not even included in the UEFA list and who – therefore – will be missing until 22 May regardless. Then the Dane will return to Leeds and the Spaniard to Juventus.
BIG ROM AND MORE
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But the main focus, obviously, is on Lukaku, who will return to Chelsea in June, also considering the 43 million euros that the Blues are asking for his contract (plus the possible three-year salary to be paid to him in the event of a purchase, for a total operation worth almost 85 million). This is also why the Belgian center forward wants to take Roma by the hand and take it to the end, because this is the only way to hope to still be able to remain in the capital. After all, the Europa League is truly his backyard. And not only for the 7 goals scored this season (second only to Marseille’s Aubameyang, at the top of the scorers’ charts with 10 goals), but for the 27 goals scored in his career in this cup. In addition to the 299 scored in total with the clubs, awaiting the milestone of 300 personal seals. But Roma’s attack could change radically also due to the almost certain departure of Azmoun. The Iranian has resumed training with the group for a few days, but 12.5 million euros are needed to buy him out. Not a few, in the economic conditions in which Roma are. And then Nicola Zalewski, who comes from disappointing performances this year and who could be sacrificed on the altar of the capital gains needed by June 30th.
ALL THE OTHERS
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Among those whose contracts are expiring, Rui Patricio will certainly leave, while Spinazzola – who already seemed destined for farewell – now remains in the balance. His contract also expires on June 30, with De Rossi confirmed at the helm of Roma he could also get a renewal for a couple of years, even if at lower prices than the current three million. The future of Diego Llorente, on loan, whose redemption from Leeds is set at 5 million, also needs to be understood. Not an exaggerated sum, which Roma could also decide to invest, but is not yet sure of doing so. Another player who will certainly leave the Giallorossi club is Renato Sanches, the biggest disappointment of the season, a player stopped by many injuries and resulting in a practically useless result. And with him in midfield Houssem Aouar could also pack his bags, having started well but who dropped out of Mourinho’s radar first and never really convinced even with De Rossi who also gave him space. Having arrived on a free transfer, if an offer were to arrive Roma would evaluate it without problems, being able to record an immediate capital gain. Finally Angeliño and Karsdorp, two others who could be saying goodbye. For the Spaniard who is on loan today, 5 million are needed to buy out from Leipzig, for the Dutchman who has always been among the possible starters in recent transfer sessions, the time for farewell could really have come.
