Evan Ndicka’s future can lie away from AS Roma in the summer. Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool are in the mix for the defender.
The centre-back has been one of Roma’s most consistent players since joining for free in 2023. Now, he has become a leader in the squad, having played 35 times in all competitions this season. He hasn’t missed a single game due to injury, with his absences mainly coming due to national team commitments and suspensions.
That has been the story of his time at Roma, as Ndicka has starred under different managers.
Now, he could be on his way out of the Stadio Olimpico, with three English clubs in the mix for his signature.
Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United interested
Corriere dello Sport look at the Ivory Coast international’s future, clarifying that Roma have been considering his future for many weeks now.
This is mainly because enquiries have been pouring in for his signature, with some of those coming from Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United. There is also interest from Bayern Munich and Besiktas, with all of this somewhat causing panic in Rome.
It is believed that there are no unsellable players at the Giallorossi. They are under the scanner due to Financial Fair Play regulations, with Ndicka’s sale likely to go down as a major capital gain. Since he arrived for free, no other players at Roma can hand them as big a profit in the summer.
That is why a ‘fee exceeding €40m’ can bring about his transfer, with Ndicka’s sale then easing some tensions at the club.
Antonio Zago wants Evan Ndicka to stay
Attention around the centre-back is definitely growing. Ex-Roma player Antonio Zago was asked about the 26-year-old is a recent interview with Corriere dello Sport.
He clarified that Evan Ndicka should be staying, even if the Giallorossi can look for a more experienced player.
“He’s young, he should stay and be confirmed, but I don’t know if they’ll look for a more experienced centre back.”
Our take: Roma may not have a choice
From a financial perspective, Roma might be forced into Evan Ndicka’s sale. They have key players like Manu Kone and Wesley in the side and they are equally important. But the Ivorian will hand them much more of a capital gain, especially as he is at the peak of his powers.
Considering his past few seasons, Ndicka is capable of playing for Liverpool, Manchester United or Tottenham. He was very important for Eintracht Frankfurt during his time with the Eagles, having proved himself in two different leagues now.
The Red Devils don’t need a centre-back signing as much as the two other English clubs. Liverpool can see Ibrahima Konate depart due to his contract expiry. Tottenham are also facing the possibility of losing Micky Van de Ven and/or Cristian Romero.