4-0 Demolition Sees Dybala Reject Transfer Rumours Post-Match
In post-match comments broadcast following AS Roma‘s 4-0 Serie A victory over Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico on August 25, 2026, Paulo Dybala addressed his future and squad dynamics. The Argentine forward delivered three assists on the night, setting up every goal in Donyell Malen‘s opening-round hat-trick.
The fixture marked the start of the domestic league season, with Roma securing three points through a dominant offensive display. Dybala’s performance served as the primary catalyst on the pitch before he addressed off-field speculation regarding his commitment to the club.
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Asked about his summer status following months of transfer speculation, Dybala directly addressed his intentions regarding his continued tenure in Rome.
“I was really eager to play because I hadn’t been able to during the holidays,” Dybala said. “The people here are incredible, the desire to stay was always there, there were no doubts. That’s why I gave everything for my teammates.”
Dybala’s declaration brings direct clarity to his role within the squad following a summer period filled with external transfer reports. His performance on the pitch underscored that commitment, as he occupied central creative pockets between Fiorentina‘s midfield and defensive lines, an area of the pitch often defined as the half-space, to repeatedly supply the frontline.
Donyell Malen
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The synergy between Dybala and Malen produced all three of the Dutch forward’s strikes, prompting both players to reflect on their on-field understanding following the final whistle.
“I brought him the ball because he scored three goals and he deserves it,” Dybala said.
“I’m blessed to play with a teammate like that, who understands all my movements and allows me to score goals,” Malen said. “The past is the past, the season has started and I’m very happy to be here. I don’t know how many goals I’ll score, I don’t want to put a number on it.”
Malen’s vertical runs behind the opposition backline complemented Dybala’s positioning in intermediate spaces, offering a clear structural mechanism for Roma’s attacking play. The timing between Dybala’s distribution and Malen’s finishing established an immediate focal point for the club’s offensive system at the start of the campaign.
Dybala’s post-match comments directly clarified his position following weeks of media reports questioning his long-term presence at the club. While external commentary pointed toward a potential departure during the transfer window, Dybala confirmed that his choice to remain was unwavering throughout the summer.
The post-match interview was broadcast on DAZN.