AS Roma Sends Official €30 Million Bid for Richard Rios to Palmeiras

AS Roma wants to sign Richard Rios from Palmeiras. They have made a €30 million offer for him. The offer matches Palmeiras’ price. Rios wants to join Roma, which helps the Italian team in the transfer race. Palmeiras insist on €30 million upfront, making it clear they won’t lower their demands as reported.

OFFICIAL BID AND PLAYER PREFERENCE

Roma’s offer is worth €30 million. This matches what Palmeiras wants. The deal includes bonuses. Rios prefers Roma over Benfica and Zenit. He declined an offer from Zenit St. Petersburg because he prefers AS Roma according to reports. Zenit offered a similar deal, but Benfica hasn’t made an official offer yet.

THE TRANSFER CONTEXT AND CLUB AMBITION

Rios is a key target for Roma. They need to improve their midfield, and new coach Gian Piero Gasperini admires Rios as noted. Roma has competitive goals in Serie A and Europe, where they have qualified for the Europa League. Benfica, on the other hand, will play Champions League football, but the italian league is more competitive, and may prove to be a better place for Rios to be noticed than the Portuguese league.

FUTURE OF THE TRANSFER AND SEASON IMPACT

Roma is waiting for Palmeiras’ decision. If they get Rios, their midfield will become stronger. This can help them in Serie A and European competitions. Palmeiras will need a new player to replace Rios. Roma’s next Serie A match is important, and Rios’ arrival could energize the team.