Roma: Svilar's renewal is official. Ferguson's prospects are heating up, is Dybala already in his first season?

Rome, July 12, 2025 - As reported a few days ago, it was only a matter of time before the final announcement, and in the end, yesterday afternoon was the perfect time to share the good news with all the Giallorossi fans. Mile Svilar will remain Roma 's goalkeeper and has signed a new contract with the club until 2030. All the hurdles of a long and eventful negotiation have been overcome, as befits the best TV series. From the total stalemate in negotiations led by Florent Ghisolfi , to Claudio Ranieri 's intervention to reopen negotiations, up until the arrival of Frederic Massara , who sealed the first key renewal for the team's future.

The club has shown great respect for the player. The Antwerp-born goalkeeper's contract has been extended by three years, compared to the previous one, and the resulting pay rise has been among the most significant. Financially speaking, he will be the goalkeeper with the richest contract in the club's history, becoming, with his €4 million per season, the third highest-paid player in Gian Piero Gasperini 's current squad after Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini . A well-deserved financial reward, considering that last season, the Serbian national team player was named Serie A 's best goalkeeper. Here is the statement announcing his renewal with Roma .

AS Roma is pleased to announce that Mile Svilar has renewed his contract with the club until June 30, 2030. The goalkeeper – born in 1999 – was one of the key players in the Giallorossi's last season, collecting 16 clean sheets in the league. Furthermore, in 2025 he kept 11 clean sheets, a record among Europe's Big 5 leagues. At the end of the season, Mile was awarded the title of best goalkeeper for 2024-25 by Lega Serie A. Svilar has made 88 appearances for Roma in all competitions since 2022. Congratulations, Mile!

The player himself, after giving a sneak peek at the new deal, celebrated the signing once again on his Instagram account. "Pride, Ambition, Love. Thank you to the club for your trust and all of you Romanisti for your unconditional support. Rome is our home. Forza Roma, always." These were the words Svilar used to celebrate his new deal with the club, which is poised to be repeated this year in an attempt to bring the Giallorossi back to Europe's premier competition: the Champions League .

Transfer Market: Ferguson intrigued by Roma, but his yes is still missing

The recent transfers seem to be a harbinger of an acceleration in revenue. Roma are pushing hard to strengthen their attack, and in particular, they seem to have identified Evan Ferguson as their top target. The Brighton -owned player is also on Atalanta 's radar, and the Roman club has a complicated but concrete desire for him. The 2004-born youngster spent last year on loan at West Ham , but he didn't shine for the Hammers in an overall difficult season for the London club, and a move to Italy would offer the prospect of redemption.

There's currently no agreement on the table for any team, but Roma is in intense discussions with the player's entourage. The Irish striker hasn't yet fully resolved his reservations, and is also exploring the transfer market, considering other potential options outside of Serie A. However, the Roman club is one of the preferred destinations. Brighton has also opened the door to a loan deal, perhaps with the option or obligation to buy at the end of the season. The player's entire salary will potentially be a burden on Roma, but the loan deal is expected to be free and free. Negotiations could get underway next week, with Roma aiming to outdo the competition.

Dybala's first positive tests, with optimism for his return.

His name alone is synonymous with prominence on the pitch and a reputation for creativity and technique. Paulo Dybala is currently sidelined, but his latest performances are making Roma fans smile. Gasperini has always appreciated talented players, and his goal is to rediscover a top-level player in La Joya. First, however, he must recover from the physical problems that have kept him sidelined since last March. The player is currently working on a torn left semitendinosus tendon, but his initial physical tests are making Roma fans smile.

The former Juventus and Palermo player recently underwent some physical tests at the Fulvio Bernardini Sports Center in Trigoria to assess the progress of his recovery. These tests showed very positive signs, thanks in part to the Argentine's extensive recovery and physiotherapy work. The final results of the MRI scan performed yesterday are awaited before the celebrations, but the impressions are positive. The current expectation is to see him alongside his teammates doing individual work while they begin their first training session under Gasperini . The great hope is to have him available for his season debut against Bologna at the Olimpico.

Official: Leandro Paredes has been sold to Boca Juniors on a permanent basis.

Yesterday was an official day at Roma. In addition to Svilar 's contract renewal, last night also saw the announcement of Leandro Paredes ' move to Argentina. The 2022 World Cup winner has returned to Boca Juniors , the team where he grew up and is a fan, to strengthen the Xeneizes' squad. Here is the official statement announcing his return to South America.

AS Roma announces that it has sold Leandro Paredes to Boca Juniors on a permanent deal. The Argentine midfielder spent four seasons with the Giallorossi, making 135 appearances and scoring 13 goals. Best of luck for the future, Leandro!

Official: Eldor Shomurodov joins Istanbul Basaksehir on loan with an option to buy.

Not only that, but last night the official transfer of Eldor Shomurodov also arrived. After a stellar season last year, the Uzbek striker has once again bid farewell to the capital, moving to Istanbul, Turkey. The player has signed a loan with an option to buy to Istanbul Basaksehir , from whom the Roman club will receive €3 million for the loan, with a potential option to buy around the same amount. Here is the official statement on the Asian striker's transfer:

AS Roma announces the sale of Eldor Shomurodov to Istanbul Basaksehir. The deal is a loan with an option to buy. The Uzbek striker, signed in the summer of 2021, made 85 appearances for the club, scoring 13 goals. He also scored the winning goal on his debut against Trabzonspor in the Conference League playoffs, a match that opened the competition, which the Giallorossi went on to win. In January 2023, Shomurodov moved on loan to Spezia until the end of the season, and in the 2023-24 season, he played for Cagliari, coached by Claudio Ranieri (again on loan). Best of luck for the future, Eldor!