Mehdi Benatia, despite initial intentions to leave AS Roma this summer for clubs like Manchester City, Chelsea, or Bayern Munich, will remain at Roma for the upcoming season. This was confirmed by James Pallotta, the club’s American president.
Key points:
Benatia was never officially for sale, according to Pallotta:
“Benatia is one of us, he is important for the team and the coming season.”
Roma have not received any concrete offers for the Moroccan international defender.
The main issue between Benatia and Roma is about salary, with Benatia seeking a significant wage increase, feeling his current pay is too low.
So, for now, Benatia is set to continue playing for Roma, although negotiations on his contract situation might continue behind the scenes.
