Last summer, Leeds United’s Diego Llorente returned to AS Roma on loan with an option to buy if certain criteria are met.
The centre-back has made 29 appearances in all competitions this season and has remained in the starting lineup since Daniele De Rossi took over for José Mourinho last month.
Paris Saint-Germain attempted to sign the Leeds-owned player in the winter transfer window, but the Serie A club refused to sell him.
Metropolitan Magazine covers this, as well as Roma’s desire to keep the 30-year-old until the end of the season, which is motivated in part by financial concerns.
According to reports, the ‘transfer market is already beckoning’ for the Spaniard, and the Giallorossi are considering a ‘very sophisticated operation’. The Italian club will have to make Llorente’s stay permanent by paying the €5 million clause to the Whites, regardless of whether the conditions are met.
They wouldn’t acquire him for less anyway, so €5 million seems like a decent price.
The Leeds United player is garnering interest from other clubs, and Roma can profit from his transfer. According to Metropolitan Magazine, PSG could make a decisive move for Llorente after this season by submitting a €10-12 million bid.
Roma plans to buy Llorente from Leeds and sell him for at least €10 million in the summer. It can greatly improve their financial situation.
