
Dovbyk turns 29 as Roma prepares to move him on
Artem Dovbyk celebrated his 29th birthday on 21 June, with AS Roma posting birthday wishes on social media. However, the Ukrainian striker's future at the club appears increasingly uncertain. Dovbyk has struggled during the season under Gasperini, managing only 18 appearances with 3 goals and 2 assists, and has been sidelined by injury for much of the campaign. Roma has been exploring options to move him on, with Turkish club Trabzonspor reportedly showing interest in a temporary deal. Dovbyk's departure from Rome is complicated by accounting considerations. The 29-year-old carries a €25 million cost on Roma's books before the end of June, making a permanent sale difficult within the current financial year. From July onwards, his amortised value drops to €18 million, which may create more flexibility for negotiations. A permanent exit remains challenging regardless, and details of any potential moves remain unclear. The club's decision to publicise birthday wishes while actively seeking his departure underscores the transitional phase surrounding the forward's Roma career.


