According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Gasperini pushed Dybala to renew his contract with Roma at a lower salary, and the player also rejected an offer from Juventus.

This is largely thanks to Gasperini. If Dybala renews his contract with Roma this summer, Roma fans should first thank the coach. He fulfilled his promise to Dybala at the end of the season and simultaneously communicated with the player and club to encourage the continuation of the contract signed four years ago. In May 2022, when Dybala said goodbye to Juventus, no one could have imagined that he would fall in love with another team and even want to end his career at Roma.

Dybala initially thought he would stay in Turin forever. If it were entirely up to him, he would never have left Juventus. However, fate changed his plans, forcing him to start over elsewhere and allowing him to discover a new world. At his final match saying goodbye to Juventus Stadium, he cried like a child because of the deep affection he shared with the fans. After arriving at Roma, Dybala was very happy and even willing to accept a significant salary cut to stay with the team, rejecting everyone who proactively contacted him before signing with Roma, including Juventus.

Dybala and Gasperini have built a rare relationship. Dybala chose to trust the coach, and Gasperini kept his promise. The 2023-24 season was Dybala's first under Gasperini, but his performances were not outstanding and he was troubled by injuries for a long time. Towards the end of the season, Dybala played a key role in helping Roma secure a Champions League spot, which further strengthened Gasperini's determination to keep him.

Gasperini first explained to Dybala the importance of his role in the team's plans and promised to push for a contract extension, then communicated with club management to break the long-standing deadlock. Dybala's agent, Carlos Novel, had not been in contact with Roma's management for months. Previously, Ricky Massara, Roma's sporting director at the time, had called Novel to inform him that the club would make an offer, but no one contacted the agent again after that, and Novel began considering other options.

Gasperini's intervention ultimately played a decisive role, as he convinced the Friedkin family to sit down and discuss extension plans. Negotiations were not immediately agreed upon because Dybala needed to accept a significant salary cut. Previously, Dybala's annual net salary was 6.5 million euros, which resulted in accounting costs of over 12 million euros for Roma.

Dybala stated from the beginning that he was willing to accept a salary cut, but hoped his annual salary would not be less than 3 million euros and wanted a two-year extension through 2028. Roma's first offer was sent back for revision, and the club did not fully accept the player's counteroffer. Both sides eventually reached a compromise through performance-based bonuses tied to appearances, goals, and assists.

Dybala renewed his contract for one year with a fixed annual salary of 2.2 million euros, a 72% reduction from before, with bonuses that could add up to an additional 2 million euros. The contract stipulates that he will receive a bonus of 100,000 euros for each match started with at least 45 minutes of play, up to a maximum of 20 times. From the 21st appearance onwards, the bonus per match will increase from 100,000 euros to 150,000 euros. Additional bonuses are also set for goals and assists, with bonuses triggered for every 5 goals or assists accumulated, starting from a minimum of 100,000 euros to a maximum of 1 million euros.

Dybala accepted this contract because he is very confident in his abilities, and his performances this season have proven this. This season has been one of his best periods since his time at Juventus. The 32-year-old Dybala continues to play a key role, having participated in all matches so far.

This summer, when Roma and Dybala were slow to agree on a contract extension, Juventus called Novel to ask about the player's situation and financial demands. Dybala thanked Juventus for their interest but reaffirmed that Roma was his first choice. He had made a commitment to Gasperini, and the coach had done much to keep him, so he would not break his promise. Napoli also inquired about Dybala but received the same response.

Dybala ultimately stayed at Roma. Gasperini requested and facilitated the contract extension for the Argentine player, and Roma is now at the top of the league table. Although Dybala has not scored a goal yet, he has provided many assists and shown impressive performances, answering those who thought he was past his best.

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