9:56 PM ET — Fabrizio Romano: Porto seek improved conditions in Rodrigo Mora deal
According to Fabrizio Romano, Porto president André Villas-Boas has informed Roma tonight that he wants improved conditions surrounding how the obligation to buy Rodrigo Mora would be triggered.
There is a full verbal agreement on the paid loan and option to buy, but the conditions that would turn the option into an obligation are still delaying Porto’s final approval.
Villas-Boas and Jorge Mendes remain in constant contact tonight, with negotiations set to resume in the morning as Roma continue pushing to finalize the deal.
8:17 PM ET — Matteo Moretto: Rodrigo Mora to Roma down to final details
According to Matteo Moretto, Rodrigo Mora’s move to Roma is now down to the final details, with fresh contacts between the parties continuing tonight as the clubs move closer to completion.
The deal is structured as a paid loan with an option to buy that can become mandatory if certain conditions are met.
Roma are now waiting for the final approval of Porto president André Villas-Boas, while Mora has already given his green light to the move.
6:46 PM ET — Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto: Rodrigo Mora pushes Porto to complete Roma move
According to Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, Rodrigo Mora has asked Porto to accelerate negotiations and complete his move as soon as possible with the Portuguese talent eager to join Roma.
The Giallorossi have submitted a new offer structured as a high-fee loan with a conditional obligation to buy and are now very confident that an agreement can be reached.
5:10 PM ET — Lorenzo Canicchio: Roma and Porto exchanging documents for Rodrigo Mora
According to Lorenzo Canicchio, Roma and Porto are now exchanging documents to finalize the Rodrigo Mora transfer, with the agreement between the clubs having been reached around four hours ago.
Barring any unexpected complications, Mora is expected to become a new Roma player tomorrow and join Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad.
The Giallorossi have completed another significant operation in the space of just four days.
4:08 PM ET — Filippo Biafora: Roma and Porto very close to Rodrigo Mora agreement
According to Filippo Biafora of Il Tempo, Roma and Porto are very close to reaching an agreement for Rodrigo Mora. The deal is being structured as a paid loan with an option to buy that becomes mandatory if certain conditions are met, with the two clubs now closing in on the final agreement.
4:05 PM ET — Fabrizio Romano: Roma submit new offer for Rodrigo Mora
According to Fabrizio Romano, Roma have just submitted a new offer to Porto for Rodrigo Mora as they push to close the deal. The proposal is for a paid loan with an option to buy that can become an obligation if certain conditions are met. A buy-back clause for Porto has never been an option. An agreement between the clubs is now very close.
4:00 PM ET — Gianluca Di Marzio: Verbal agreement taking shape for Rodrigo Mora
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Roma and Porto have a draft verbal agreement for Rodrigo Mora. The deal would be structured as a paid loan with an option to buy that becomes mandatory under certain conditions, specifically Roma qualifying for the Champions League and Mora reaching an agreed number of appearances. The clubs are now working to finalize the agreement.
3:14 PM ET — Gianluca Di Marzio: Roma and Porto return to loan formula for Rodrigo Mora
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Roma and Porto remain close on Rodrigo Mora but are still working to find the right structure for the deal.
After exploring several alternatives without reaching a final agreement, the clubs have returned to the original formula: a €7-8 million paid loan with a €42-43 million option to buy, which could become an obligation if certain sporting conditions are met for Roma and the player.
1:50 PM ET — Rodrigo Mora deal advancing as Portuguese reports confirm terms
Further confirmation has arrived from Portugal regarding Rodrigo Mora’s potential move to Roma. According to Record Portugal, negotiations are at an advanced stage with the proposed agreement worth €25 million plus a 40% future resale clause for Porto.
Roma would have the option to eliminate that percentage by paying an additional €20-25 million. The deal would not include a buy-back clause for Porto.
1:15 PM ET — Lorenzo Canicchio: Roma and Porto reach agreement for Rodrigo Mora
According to Lorenzo Canicchio, Roma and Porto have reached an agreement for Rodrigo Mora. Negotiations have now taken a decisive step forward with the parties moving quickly toward the final signatures to complete the transfer of the Portuguese talent to the Giallorossi.
Fabrizio Romano: Roma agree terms with Rodrigo Mora as €25m plus €25m structure takes shape
According to Fabrizio Romano, Roma already have an agreement with Rodrigo Mora, while there will be no buy-back clause for Porto as the Giallorossi would never accept that structure.
Roma are working on a deal worth €25 million for 50% of Mora’s rights, with the possibility of paying another €25 million next summer to complete the full transfer.
The focus now remains on finalizing the agreement with Porto and bringing Mora to Rome.
7:00 AM ET – Di Marzio – Roma are closing in on Rodrigo Mora
Roma are working to finalize the signing of Rodrigo Mora with a structure designed to give the club greater flexibility over the player’s future.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Roma would pay €25 million for 50% of Mora’s rights, while Porto would retain a 50% share of any future resale. The Giallorossi would then hold an option, not an obligation, to eliminate that percentage by paying a further €25 million by 2027.
The formula would allow Roma to secure Mora now while keeping the possibility of gaining full control of the player later.
Di Marzio also denied reports of a buy-back clause in Porto’s favour, stating that such a condition has never been part of the negotiations.
Meanwhile, Porto are already looking at possible replacements. As reported by Fabrizio Romano and also by Corriere dello Sport, the Portuguese club have made initial contact with AC Milan over Santiago Gimenez, who has been identified by André Villas-Boas as a potential successor to Mora.
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