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Soulé's Roma Stay: Juventus Transfer Drama Unveiled
8 Sep
Summary
- Juventus and Roma failed to agree on Soulé's transfer formulas.
- Soulé's price tag remained above €35M, complicating Serie A moves.
- The winger himself never formally requested a departure from Roma.
Matias Soulé concluded the summer transfer window by staying at Roma, despite significant interest and a potential swap deal involving Juventus. The Turin club had contemplated a move to bring the attacking talent back, even exploring a exchange for Teun Koopmeiners with Roma.
Discussions between Juventus and Roma regarding Soulé persisted until the final days of the transfer window. However, both clubs were unable to reach a consensus on the specific financial and contractual terms required to finalize the transfer.
Soulé’s market value, consistently set at or above €35 million, proved to be a significant obstacle for potential transfers within Italy. Fiorentina and Milan also showed interest, but Roma's preference for a Premier League sale to maximize profit, combined with the high price tag, complicated negotiations.
Ultimately, Soulé did not personally initiate a request to leave his current club. This stance, coupled with the financial complexities, led to the unsuccessful conclusion of transfer speculation surrounding the winger.