AS Roma face Fiorentina, Parma, Lazio and Hellas Verona in their remaining fixtures, with Champions League football in the capital absent for seven seasons. Gasperini is ready to start the Argentine on Monday, according to the Corriere dello Sport, as he looks to unlock Dybala's creativity in what amounts to a four-game final.
Dybala has not scored at the Olimpico since December 2024 — a taboo he is determined to break. His contribution this season has been undermined by recurring injuries and the broader instability that consumed the club in the winter months.
The contract situation adds another layer of complexity. Dybala currently earns €8 million per season, a figure the Roma hierarchy view as unsustainable given the club's financial constraints.
Any renewal is expected to include performance-related bonuses and a lower base salary — terms that represent a significant reduction for a 33-year-old who sees himself as still capable of performing at the top level.
Gasperini wants to keep him and considers him important to his vision for next season's Roma. But both parties know the negotiation will require compromise.
Meanwhile, Boca Juniors are monitoring the situation closely, with Leandro Paredes — a close friend of Dybala — understood to be prepared to act as an intermediary if a return to Argentina becomes a realistic option.