Five clubs quietly lining up for a Paulo Dybala move

Paulo Dybala is navigating one of the most uncertain moments of his professional career. Beyond his physical setbacks, his role at Roma has diminished drastically, with just two official appearances this season. For a player of his stature, that reality has not gone unnoticed across the European transfer market.

With his contract set to expire in june, the winter window emerges as a decisive turning point. Roma faces a clear dilemma, negotiate now or risk losing him for free. That context has quietly activated several clubs, each evaluating a potential move based on different sporting and emotional factors.

A market watching every move

Dybala’s contractual situation turns him into a strategic market opportunity any club willing to bet on him understands they would gain not only talent, but also international experience, leadership and creative influence in the final third.

Below are the five clubs best positioned to pursue the Córdoba born playmaker.

Galatasaray betting on european pedigree

Galatasaray already attempted to sign Dybala in the previous window and is now making another push. The Turkish club has built a competitive squad for the Champions League and aims to take a decisive step forward in the knockout stages.

With financial strength and continental ambition, the Istanbul side views Dybala as a player capable of structuring the attack, adding goals and elite level experience. His profile aligns perfectly with a project focused on immediate impact.

Al-Ahli and the pull of Saudi power

Al-Ahli, the reigning Asian champions, are not a new name in La Joya’s orbit. The Saudi club wants to end its domestic title drought and solidify a dominant attacking project.

With stars like Riyad Mahrez, Ivan Toney, and Franck Kessié already in the squad, Dybala’s arrival would elevate the team’s creative ceiling. Crucially, Al-Ahli would also be willing to pay a transfer fee, a key incentive for Roma.

Inter Miami and the Messi effect

Fresh off their MLS title, Inter Miami are also thinking big. The franchise wants to sustain its dominance and add an attacker who can further enhance Lionel Messi’s influence in the final third.

Dybala’s personal and sporting closeness to Messi and Rodrigo De Paul, his Argentina national team teammates, works strongly in Miami’s favor. For Dybala, MLS would represent a change of environment, but also a competitive project with global visibility.

Benfica and Mourinho’s request

Benfica emerge as a strong sporting option and, according to reports from CNN, José Mourinho has personally asked the Portuguese board to make an effort to sign the Argentine.

The Lisbon club has a successful history with Argentine players, even in later stages of their careers. Champions League football and a starring role offer compelling arguments for Dybala.

Boca Juniors and the emotional factor

Boca Juniors appear to be in pole position, outlets such as TyC Sports, ESPN and La Gazzetta dello Sport agree that the Argentine giants currently lead the race.

Dybala has never hidden his dream of playing at La Bombonera, added to that are his close friendship with Leandro Paredes and the confirmed interest from a board led by Juan Román Riquelme. Here, emotion may outweigh any financial offer.

A decision that goes beyond contracts

Paulo Dybala’s choice will not be purely contractual. At stake are the closing chapter of his European career, his place among the elite, and the legacy he wants to leave behind.

Five clubs are moving carefully, fully aware that the talent remains intact. The next move may not be loud, but it will be decisive. As the winter market begins to orbit around La Joya, interest in his signature continues to grow.