Roma Prioritize Matias Soulé Sale to Premier League to Resolve Financial Constraints

Roma’s summer recruitment strategy has shifted toward a high-stakes liquidation of assets, with the club identifying Matias Soulé as the primary vehicle for generating essential capital. According to Corriere Dello Sport, sporting director Tony D’Amico is navigating a market where departures must precede arrivals to satisfy both technical ambitions and strict financial requirements.

The sale of Soulé, the former Juventus attacker, is now viewed as a financial necessity. Roma has reportedly set a valuation of approximately €35 million for the forward. Because the player’s residual book value stands at €15.5 million, a deal at that price point would represent a significant plusvalenza—the capital gains that Italian clubs frequently rely on to balance their accounts under UEFA financial sustainability regulations.

Negotiations have already moved into an active phase in England. Soulé’s agent, Martin Guastadisegno, is reportedly holding discussions regarding contract terms with both Sunderland and Fulham. The presence of a player’s representative in the United Kingdom often signals that a transfer has progressed beyond preliminary inquiries into the structural details of a potential salary package.

For Roma, the urgency to sell is dictated by a broader need to reinvest in the squad. Corriere Dello Sport indicates that the club is monitoring several targets, including Strasbourg’s Diego Moreira and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, though the latter remains a prohibitively expensive option. Other names on the radar include Mika Godts and Tresoldi, but any formal bids for these players are contingent on the liquidity generated by the Soulé transaction.

The club is taking a similarly firm stance on other high-value assets. Manu Koné, who has attracted interest from Manchester United following his performances for France, is currently valued at upwards of €50 million. The Italian publication reports that Roma has signaled this figure as a baseline, suggesting they are unwilling to entertain low-ball offers despite their need for cash flow.

This approach reflects a recurring trend in Serie A, where clubs increasingly act as developmental hubs for the Premier League to navigate the settlement agreements often imposed by European football’s governing body. Roma has historically operated under such constraints, requiring a disciplined ratio of football earnings to player costs.