In a surprising turn of events, Nicola Zalewski is on the verge of being reintegrated into the AS Roma squad. This development marks one of the first significant changes under new manager Ivan Juric, who is effectively welcoming reinforcement on the flanks.
The saga of the 22-year-old winger, who came through Roma’s youth ranks, began with his refusal to renew his contract (set to expire in 2025) and his rejection of a transfer to Galatasaray. These decisions led to the club’s drastic measure of indefinitely excluding Zalewski from the squad.
The situation had drawn comments from various parties, including the player’s agency, GP Soccer and Management S.r.l., and former manager Daniele De Rossi. De Rossi had stated, “It’s a decision taken by the club but not definitive, it will depend on his contract.”
However, following De Rossi’s dismissal and Juric’s appointment as the new head coach, Sky Sport Italia report that the doors seem to be reopening for Zalewski at Roma. This positive development was facilitated by a phone conversation between the player and the new manager on Thursday. Their mutual agreement could potentially lead to resuming discussions about contract renewal in the near future.
This turn of events not only marks one of Juric’s first impactful decisions but also potentially adds depth to Roma’s squad, particularly in wide areas. The reintegration of Zalewski could provide Juric with additional tactical options as he looks to make his mark on the team.
