Roma Reject PSV's Opening Offer for Salah-Eddine
Roma have turned down an initial €7.5m bid from PSV Eindhoven for defender Anass Salah-Eddine, according to reports in Italy. The Dutch left-back spent the 2025/26 season on loan at the Eredivisie club, but new Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico wasted no time in rejecting the offer, deeming it insufficient for a player the Giallorossi value higher.
Salah-Eddine, 24, joined Roma from FC Twente in February 2025 for a reported €8.5m, but his time in the Italian capital was short-lived. After making just a handful of appearances, he was loaned to PSV last summer with a rumoured option to buy set at €8m. While the move to Eindhoven provided regular football — 25 competitive appearances and one assist — the initial bid fell below expectations.
Why Roma Held Firm
According to Il Messaggero (via Tuttomercatoweb), PSV’s €7.5m proposal was rejected outright. D'Amico, who took over the sporting director role earlier this summer, is believed to be driving a hard bargain. With Roma back in the UEFA Champions League and under no immediate financial pressure, the club can afford to demand the full €8m clause — or more — for a player who still has three years left on his contract.
The left-back's versatility is an asset. He is comfortable in a traditional back four or as a wing-back, a profile that could suit new coach Gian Piero Gasperini's intense, attacking system. Gasperini is known for getting the best out of wide players, and Salah-Eddine's pace and delivery from the flank offer intriguing tactical possibilities.
Player’s Desire to Stay
Sources close to the player indicate that Salah-Eddine is eager to return to Rome and prove his worth. With the Serie A campaign and Champions League football on the horizon, the former Netherlands U21 international sees a clear pathway under Gasperini. The coach recently replaced Claudio Ranieri, and a fresh tactical vision could give the defender the break he never got during his first stint.
PSV, however, are expected to return with an improved offer. The Eredivisie giants valued Salah-Eddine's contributions during a long season and may be willing to meet Roma's valuation. The ball is now in Eindhoven's court.
Quick Facts
Player: Anass Salah-Eddine
Age: 24
Position: Left-back / Left wing-back
Roma signing fee: €8.5m (February 2025)
PSV loan appearances: 25
PSV offer: €7.5m – rejected
Key Takeaways
- Roma have rejected an initial €7.5m bid from PSV for Anass Salah-Eddine.
- The Dutch defender spent the 2025/26 season on loan at PSV, where he made 25 appearances.
- New sporting director Tony D'Amico is holding out for a higher fee, with the player still under contract.
- Salah-Eddine is keen to stay and fight for a place under Gian Piero Gasperini, especially with Champions League football returning to the Olimpico.
- A second bid from PSV is likely, but Roma are in no rush to sell.