Roma, Italy – After a summer full of drama for football fans, the whisperings of a potential swap deal between Milan and Roma had many betting on the edge of their seats (or maybe just on the edge of their couches with a cold drink). Frederic Massara, Roma’s sporting director and former Milan man, decided to spill some tea during the pre-match chat on Dazn before the Roma vs. Torino clash.
It looks like the anticipated swap of Dovbyk for Gimenez didn’t go down as planned, with Massara reportedly saying Dovbyk is here to stay while English superstar Jadon Sancho will not be joining in any time soon. According to Massara, the main hold-up was the player himself (I mean, who wouldn’t want to play for such a prestigious club?), suggesting that the player’s eagerness was missing.
Instead of chasing after Sancho, who apparently can’t be bothered, Roma has decided to focus on those who truly want to wear the giallorossi colors. During the chit-chat before the game, Massara hinted at the return of some players who were once in the rumor mill about leaving the club. Remember when they thought they could swap Dovbyk just like trading Pokémon cards? Yeah, that didn’t happen.
Massara described Pellegrini, another key player, as still being pivotal to the squad—even without the captain’s armband. You know how it goes, one door closes, another one opens. Pellegrini might not be the captain anymore, but his importance remains massive, just like his pizza slice at the local eatery. Who knew football could be so appetizing?
When it comes to Sancho and the summer track records that left many fans scratching their heads, Massara kept things clear-cut. He called it a ‘concrete hypothesis’ but mentioned no worthwhile motivation to close the deal. Talk about a classic case of ‘maybe next time, who knows?’ Meanwhile, Dovbyk seems ready to flex his skills with hopes of dazzling the fans at the Olimpico soon. So, ablaze with excitement, let’s just hope he remembers to bring his A-game.
As we all hold our breaths in anticipation, it’s safe to say the football saga between Milan and Roma will continue, possibly offering more twists and turns than a season finale of your favorite soap opera. What’s next for Roma? Who knows, but if you’re as much into football drama as palm wine, you’ll definitely want to stick around for the next episode.
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