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PSG will receive a €2 million [$2.25m] bonus after AS Roma were forced to start Leandro Paredes in Sunday’s important Serie A clash against AC Milan, which marked his 80th appearance for the club. The appearance was a trigger for a contractual clause originally agreed upon during his transfer.
Paredes, signed from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 for an initial €2.5 million [$2.8m] fee, which was reported by Fabrizio Romano, had been stuck on 79 matches since mid-April.
The Argentine midfielder was benched by the Italian side for five consecutive games, with sources indicating the move was financially motivated to avoid the €2 million payout to PSG.
But pressure broke the plan. After a crushing 2-1 defeat to Atalanta on May 12, which endangered Roma’s Champions League hopes, head coach Daniele De Rossi, who replaced Jose Mourinho last year, was left with little choice.
With i giallorossi locked in an intense top-four race with Juventus, De Rossi brought Paredes back into the starting XI against Milan, despite the costly clause, and the gamble paid off — on the pitch.
Argentinian proved decisive in a tense match at the Stadio Olimpico. With the score level, he found a moment of magic after his curling free kick struck Mike Maignan’s post in the 58th minute.
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Roma secured a vital win and remain within a point of Juventus for the final Champions League spot, with one game to go.
How has Paredes fared for Roma?
Paredes has played 32 games across all competitions this season for Roma and has netted three goals and provided three assists.
The midfielder's leadership has also been vital in both Serie A and Europa League campaigns.
And now with Torino and Venezia looming on the final matchday, Roma’s European dreams are still alive.
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