The Argentine forward spoke to Sky Sport after AS Roma's 3-2 victory over Parma on Sunday, a result that keeps the Giallorossi's Champions League push alive with two matches remaining.
His mood was one of barely concealed uncertainty when the subject of his future was raised.
"Honestly, no — I would like to know myself. My contract will end in two matches' time. The only thing I can say is that probably the derby will be my last match in front of Roma's supporters."
Asked whether that meant a decision had been made, Dybala stopped short of confirming it directly while leaving no room for optimism.
"That is what the contract says. My idea? I'm keeping it to myself. We'll see what happens at the end."
When asked specifically whether Roma had approached him to discuss an extension, Dybala responded with a silent shake of his head.
The situation is one of the most painful in the club's recent history. Dybala has been at Roma since 2022, arriving from Juventus on a free transfer and becoming the most beloved player in the club's modern era. He scored 82 goals across all competitions, drove shirt sales that dwarfed every other player in the squad and was the primary figure connecting the club to global sponsorship audiences.
Corriere dello Sport reported last month that Roma would offer Dybala a renewal at dramatically reduced wages — around €2.5-3million per season, down from his current €15million package — as part of the Friedkin Group's programme to bring the wage bill below €100million. No formal offer has yet been made.
Roma play Lazio in the derby next weekend. The final match of the season follows away at Juventus. Whether either is Dybala's last for the club — or his last in football altogether, given persistent reports of interest from Saudi Arabia and the United States — will be known only when the season ends.