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

All of this was largely due to Gasperini. If Dybala extends his contract with Roma this summer, Roma fans should first thank the coach. He kept his promise to Dybala at the end of the season and contacted both the player and the club to push for the continuation of the four-year contract signed years ago. In May 2022, when Dybala left Juventus, no one could have imagined he would fall in love with another club and even wish to end his career at Roma.

Dybala initially thought he would stay in Turin forever. If it were up to him, he would never have left Juventus. However, fate changed his plans, forcing him to start over elsewhere and discover a new world. In his final match at Juventus's home stadium, he cried like a child over the deep affection he shared with the fans. After joining Roma, Dybala was very happy and even willing to take a significant pay cut to stay with the club, rejecting all those who had proactively contacted him before he signed with Roma, including Juventus.

Dybala and Gasperini have established a rare understanding. Dybala chose to trust the coach, and Gasperini kept his promise. The 2024-25 season is Dybala's first under Gasperini, though his form hasn't truly stood out as he struggled with injuries for an extended period. By the end of last season, Dybala played a crucial role in helping Roma secure a Champions League spot, which only strengthened Gasperini's determination to keep him.

Gasperini first explained to Dybala his importance in the team's plans and promised to push for a contract extension. He then contacted the club's leadership, breaking a prolonged deadlock. Dybala's agent, Carlos Novel, hadn't been in contact with Roma's management for several months. Previously, Ricky Massara, then Roma's sporting director, had called Novel to inform him the club would make an offer, but no one followed up with the agent, and Novel began exploring other options.

Gasperini's intervention ultimately proved decisive, as he convinced the Friedkin family to sit down and discuss an extension plan. The negotiations didn't immediately reach an agreement because Dybala needed to accept a significant salary reduction. Previously, Dybala's annual net salary was 6.5 million euros, which cost Roma over 12 million euros in accounting costs.

From the outset, Dybala stated he was willing to take a pay cut but hoped his annual salary would not fall below 3 million euros and the contract would be extended by two more years until 2028. Roma's first offer was sent back for reconsideration, and the club didn't fully accept the player's counter-proposal. Both sides eventually reached a compromise through bonus clauses tied to appearances, goals, and assists.

Dybala's contract was extended by one year with an annual fixed salary of 2.2 million euros, a 72% reduction from his previous salary, with potential bonuses reaching 2 million euros. The contract stipulates he will receive a 100,000-euro bonus for each starting appearance where he plays at least 45 minutes, up to a maximum of 20 times. From the 21st appearance onwards, the bonus per match increases from 100,000 euros to 150,000 euros. There are also additional bonuses for goals and assists; for every 5 accumulated goals or assists, a bonus is triggered, ranging from a minimum of 100,000 euros to a maximum of 1 million euros.

Dybala accepted this contract because he has unwavering confidence in his abilities, and his performance this season has proven it. His start to this season has been one of the rare outstanding periods since his Juventus days. At 32, Dybala continues to play an important role and has participated in every match so far.

This summer, when Roma and Dybala were slow to agree on a contract extension, Juventus called Novel to inquire about the player's situation and financial requirements. Dybala thanked Juventus for their interest but reiterated that Roma was his first choice. He had committed to Gasperini, and the coach had done so much to keep him that he wouldn't break that promise. Napoli also approached Dybala but received a similar response.

Dybala ultimately stayed at Roma. Gasperini requested and facilitated the contract extension of the Argentine player, and now Roma are topping the standings. Although Dybala hasn't scored, he has provided several assists and delivered brilliant performances, proving wrong those who believed he was past his prime.

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