Roma and Cagliari hit another stumbling block in Nainggolan negotiations

After nearly reaching an agreement to sign the remaining part of Radja Nainggolan’s contract, the negotiations between Roma and Cagliari have hit another stumbling block.

The Belgian international enjoyed a fine 2014/15 in the capital, his first full season for the Lupi, who finished second in Serie A, which saw great consistency from the midfield dynamo despite wavering form by the team as a whole.

That encouraged the Giallorossi to seal the remainder of his contract, currently co-owned with recently relegated Cagliari, before a blind auction took place as the co-ownership rule came to an end in Italian football, with Sky Sport Italia reporting that a €20 million fee was close to agreement.

However, as negotiations reached their conclusion the Rossoblu have now demanded €2m extra, as a bonus due if Roma qualify for the Champions League next season.

This sets back any deal further, with reports suggesting that Cagliari will sell the midfielder to Serie A champions Juventus if they can claim the entirety of his contract.