Dybala was also close to leaving Roma last summer. After scoring 16 goals and providing 10 assists last season, Al Qadisiyah in Saudi Arabia pushed for Dybala's transfer. Al Qadisiyah reportedly offered him a staggering 75 million euros (approximately 119.5 billion won) over three years.

Paulo Dybala will undergo surgery on his semitendinosus tendon next week, and according to Gazzetta, he won't return to action this season.

Roma announced today: "Paulo Dybala will undergo surgery in the next few days following an injury to his left semitendinosus tendon. "The player and the club have mutually decided that this was the right path for an optimal recovery from the injury. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Paulo, we are waiting for you!"