Richard Rios Ready to Sacrifice Share to Join AS Roma

Colombian midfielder Richard Rios is ready to give up his 10% share of any transfer fee from Palmeiras so he can move to AS Roma. The negotiations between the clubs are getting serious but are not finished yet.

WHAT HAPPENED?

AS Roma are talking with Palmeiras about getting 25-year-old Richard Rios. Rios has agreed to give up his 10% share of the transfer rights to help make the deal happen. Even with Roma’s latest offer—€25 million plus €5 million in add-ons—Palmeiras wants a guaranteed €30 million upfront. Rios is a key target for Roma’s new coach Gian Piero Gasperini. He has scored four goals and made four assists in 35 appearances for Palmeiras during the 2024/25 season. Other clubs like Inter Milan, Porto, and Manchester United are also interested, but Roma are trying the hardest.

According to a previous report, Richard Rios is valued at €30 million by Palmeiras.

THE IMPORTANCE OF RIOS FOR ROMA

Rios has become the main target for Roma’s summer rebuild. Gasperini wants him more than other options like Neil El Aynaoui, who recently agreed to a five-year deal with Roma.

A previous report confirmed that AS Roma finished fifth in Serie A last season, and they are looking to strengthen the team after missing out on Champions League spots. They see Rios as important for their goals in both domestic and European competitions next season. Meanwhile, Palmeiras are third in the Brazilian table, four points behind leaders Flamengo, and are not eager to sell their key player without getting the money they want.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ROMA AND PALMEIRAS?

Negotiations are expected to continue in the coming days as Roma try to fill the €5 million gap. The Italian team is already in preseason, and they have a friendly against Feyenoord, the Dutch league’s runner-up from last season. Roma trail Serie A’s sixth-place team by four points, while Palmeiras remain at the top of their league.

Palmeiras’ latest matches show their current trend in performance; they are actively participating in the FIFA Club World Cup and have reached the Round of 16 this season.