Midfielder De Rossi has suffered an alarming fall from grace when assuming the role of scapegoat with supporters unhappy at the Giallorossi’s inability to mount a strong enough challenge for the Scudetto.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the 31-year-old is currently the highest-paid player in Serie A on €6.5 million per year including bonus, which was a figure agreed upon when many of the top clubs around Europe were circling for the Italian international’s signature. However, when that deal ends, De Rossi may choose to start a new adventure in North America, with New York City mentioned as a possible destination.
A series of injuries have curtailed the influence of a player once idolised in the Eternal City, with fans now split in their opinion of the World Cup winner.
The one-club man has struggled to produce his very best form during 21 appearances in all competitions so far this season and could be set to say farewell to Serie A in the foreseeable future.
Meanwhile, team-mate Davide Astori is unlikely to make his loan move from Cagliari permanent due to several indifferent displays and errors in recent weeks.
Roma have already invested €2 million to keep the central defender for this campaign, but won’t be paying a further €5 million required to keep him at the Stadio Olimpico long-term.