FC Porto and AS Roma have been negotiating a deal for Rodrigo Mora, with the Portuguese club refusing to greenlight the 19-year-old midfielder’s move to Rome until the buy obligation clause gets a serious upgrade.
As of mid-August 2026, both clubs are deep into negotiations but stuck on the financial mechanics of what would be one of the summer’s more significant young-talent transfers.
What’s on the table
Roma’s approach has centered on a loan-with-buy-option structure. Their recent proposals include a loan fee in the range of €5M to €8M, paired with a purchase option valued between €42M and €45M.
Porto has been pushing for a total valuation around €50M. One structure that’s been floated would split that into two installments of €25M each: one this summer, one next summer. The club also wants a 50% sell-on clause baked into any deal, ensuring they’d benefit financially if Mora is eventually flipped to an even bigger club down the road.
