Paulo Dybala: I didn’t have many doubts about joining Roma

Paulo Dybala answered the questions from media about his decision to join Roma.

What are the key things that the club were able to tell you?
“The first question I had for the coach was about what we were going to be aiming to win. I like to win, he likes to win and here there are a lot of players who have won major trophies in their career.

“As we continued to speak, the coach and the club both really got across some of the factors that you guys will have already seen: the professionalism with which the club is working on things and the enthusiasm and energy that there is among the players and everyone who works for the club.

"The knowledge that the coach has and the confidence and belief the players have will be very important to keep improving and pursue the targets we have. I will try to always give my best and pass on all the experience I have picked up over the years, so we can continue to win.”

Can you tell us a little bit about how things ended with Juventus?
“I think that [Juventus CEO] Arrivabene was clear in some of the things he said. We had an agreement ready to sign in October, but then the club asked to wait. In March we were told by the club that I was not going to be a part of their future plans. So it wasn’t a financial issue, as many have said. The club, along with the coach, made different decisions. That’s how it went. I told them that, if that was their decision, then I had no problem with it.”

Many people have suggested Roma will be the perfect place for you. Why do you think that is?
“I talked a lot with the General Manager, with the coach, and even with the President. They gave me a lot of confidence in the project. Knowing how they have built up Roma so far, I didn’t have many doubts.”