Roma: Dovbyk attracted by a return to Spain, Villarreal
By OnzeActu · · 5 min read
After a disappointing season at Roma, Artem Dovbyk is reportedly ready to return to La Liga, where Villarreal and Real Betis are monitoring him, while Roma are reportedly looking to offload him quickly.
Why it matters
Artem Dovbyk's time at Roma has been marked by performances below expectations, with just 20 goals in 63 games. This situation led Roma to consider a quick sale to reduce its workforce and recover part of its investment. Dovbyk's potential return to Spain could reignite his career in an environment where he has already shone.
Context
Artem Dovbyk, Ukrainian striker, joined Roma in 2024 after a successful spell in La Liga with Girona. His potential return to Spain could offer him a chance to regain his form, as he has struggled to adapt to Italian football in Serie A.
Key points
- Roma: Dovbyk attracted by a return to Spain, Villarreal.
- After a disappointing season at Roma, Artem Dovbyk is reportedly ready to return to La Liga, where Villarreal and Real Betis are monitoring him, while Roma are reportedly looking to sell him quickly.
- Roma, Dovbyk intrigue of the story in Spain: this is Villarreal and Betis on its own.
Arriving in Rome in the summer of 2024 for a substantial transfer (30.5 million euros plus 5.5 million bonuses and 10% on a future resale), Dovbyk never really managed to fully establish himself in Serie A. In two seasons in the Roman jersey, he scored 20 goals and delivered 6 assists in 63 appearances. Figures considered insufficient by the club to make the investment made profitable, especially since his passage was marked by several errors, some physical glitches and the feeling of an incomplete adaptation to Italian football.
Roma, according to the same sources, would be ready to speed up the process and accept a definitive sale, even if it means recording a financial loss, in order to clarify its squad and part ways with a player now considered outside the sporting project. On the player side, Dovbyk would favorably consider a change of scenery after a complicated season in Italy; the idea of a return to La Liga particularly appealed to him, recalling his great experience at Girona where he distinguished himself as one of the most prominent scorers in the championship.
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In addition to Villarreal and Betis, the matter would have ramifications in Italy: Genoa of coach Daniele De Rossi also appreciates the profile of the Ukrainian striker, offering a national alternative if a transaction to Spain does not succeed.
On a sporting and financial level, Dovbyk's transfer window will therefore depend on the concrete offers that reach Roma and the guarantees offered by interested clubs. Villarreal and Real Betis appear in a good position to make a move if negotiations and economic conditions align. For the moment, the situation remains to be closely monitored: Roma visibly wish to turn the page and Dovbyk appears ready to try to relaunch his career elsewhere.
Image: Artem Dovbyk in the Roma jersey (photo credit provided).
The rest
Roma are intensifying their efforts to sell Dovbyk, with Villarreal and Real Betis in their sights. If an agreement is reached, it could happen in the coming weeks, allowing Dovbyk to return to La Liga. Discussions with interested clubs are expected to accelerate, especially if Roma are prepared to accept a financial loss to facilitate the transfer.
Frequently asked questions
What's going on with Artem Dovbyk?
Roma's Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk could leave the club to return to Spain, with Villarreal and Real Betis interested in his move.
Who confirmed the interest in Dovbyk?
Interest in Artem Dovbyk was relayed by journalist Ekrem Konur and the website Caught Offside.
Why is Dovbyk considering a transfer now?
Dovbyk is considering a transfer after a complicated season in Italy, where he failed to fully establish himself, and he is attracted by a return to La Liga.
What changes are Roma considering regarding Dovbyk?
Roma would be ready to sell Dovbyk permanently, even at a loss, to clarify its squad and part ways with a player considered outside the sporting project.
How has Dovbyk performed at Roma?
In two seasons at Roma, Dovbyk scored 20 goals and provided 6 assists in
63 appearances, figures considered insufficient by the club.
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