Mattress makers offered Artem a salary that was not at the level of top-5 championships
As became known Sport Arenachances Atletico in the fight for the striker Artema Dovbika deteriorated sharply due to the fact that the Madrid team underestimated the competition from other clubs.
As previously reported, Roma is close to snatching the Ukrainian from under the noses of the Matrasniks. Artem has already agreed with the Italian club on the terms of a personal contract until 2029. As journalist Nicolo Schira reported, the Romans offered Artem a higher salary (3 million euros per year) than Atletico. According to Sport Arena, the Matrasniks offered Artem a salary not at the level of the top-5 championships.
At the same time, according to current information, in addition to Atletico and Roma, West Ham are also negotiating with Girona regarding Dovbyk.
It was previously reported that the Ukrainian expressed a desire to join the Romans. Roma is working on an official offer from Girona in the amount of more than 30 million euros plus bonuses for the player. Wolves coach Daniele De Rossi also had a telephone conversation with Artem.
Atletico, in turn, was ready to pay the transfer sum of 40 million demanded by Girona.
Among the numerous contenders for Dovbyk, Tottenham and Juventus, as well as Milan, were previously named. In addition, the Ukrainian was on the shortlists of Arsenal and Napoli.
Dovbyk’s current contract with Girona runs until 2028. The player himself was named Girona’s best player in the 2023/24 season. During the voting, the Ukrainian beat defender Eric Garcia and winger Savio.
Dovbyk moved from Dnipro-1 to Girona in August last year and had a phenomenal season. Artem became the top scorer in Primera with 24 goals, also made 10 assists, and Girona sensationally finished in the top 3 and qualified for the Champions League for the first time in history.
Roma have already signed two new players this off-season – AZ goalkeeper Matthew Ryan and Rennes midfielder Enzo Le Feu. There have also been reports of interest from the Romans in Villarreal striker Alexander Sørloth.
Daniele de Rossi’s team finished sixth in the last Serie A. Roma will face Cagliari in the first round of the new season.
Source: Sportarena
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