# AS Roma: Mora negotiations stall; alternative targets sought > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/as-roma-pursuit-of-rodrigo-mora > Updated: 2026-08-15T18:21:24.000Z. Sources: 72. Developments: 7. AS Roma’s pursuit of Rodrigo Mora from FC Porto has reached a significant impasse. Roma previously proposed a €7 million loan with a €43 million purchase option tied to performance triggers, such as Champions League qualification. However, Porto’s leadership has rejected these terms, demanding immediate payment instead. The deadlock is compounded by public friction regarding Mora’s status. His legal representative, Luis Miguel Henrique, claimed the player is unhappy and feels relegated to a “third-choice role.” Porto coach Francesco Farioli dismissed these claims as “unnecessary narratives,” asserting that the representative does not understand the internal hierarchy and that team priority precedes individual roles. Farioli noted that both Mora and another player, Gabri, are viewed as high-level alternatives for the same position. This follows a match against Rio Ave where Mora remained on the bench for the full 90 minutes. Amidst the stalemate, Roma continues to explore alternatives, including Malick Fofana, Destiny Udogie, and Assane Diao, while the future of Matías Soulé remains uncertain due to interest from Galatasaray and Fiorentina. On the pitch, Roma concluded pre-season preparations with a 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park. Paulo Dybala and Bryan Cristante provided an early lead, but Dortmund equalized through Julian Ryerson and Serhou Guirassy. The match served as a tactical dress rehearsal for manager Gian Piero Gasperini ahead of the Serie A opener against Fiorentina. Off the pitch, the club recently appointed John Galantic as CEO and secured a multi-year partnership with Dsquared2, set to become the Official Fashion Partner in the 2026/27 season. ## Claims - The match took place at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma played to a 2-2 draw in a pre-season friendly. (single source) - Serhou Guirassy and Julian Ryerson scored for Borussia Dortmund. (single source) - Paulo Dybala and Bryan Cristante scored for AS Roma. (single source) - Dortmund coach Niko Kovac faced squad shortages including absences from Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck. (single source) - Borussia Dortmund is scheduled to play Bayern Munich in the German Supercup on August 22. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Rodrigo Mora transfer talks between AS Roma and FC Porto stall Transfer talks between AS Roma and FC Porto for Rodrigo Mora have stalled due to disagreements over payment terms and public disputes regarding the player's role within the Porto squad. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/as-roma-transfer-talks-for-rodrigo-mora-stall ### 2026-08-15: Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma draw 2-2 in pre-season friendly Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma drew 2-2 in their final pre-season friendly at Signal Iduna Park, with goals from Dybala and Cristante for Roma, and Ryerson and Guirassy for Dortmund. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/borussia-dortmund-and-as-roma-draw-2-2-in-pre-season-friendly ### 2026-08-13: Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma face off in pre-season friendly Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma played a final pre-season friendly at Signal Iduna Park, serving as a key test for both squads before their upcoming domestic league seasons. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/as-roma-negotiations-for-rodrigo-mora-stall-with-fc-porto ### 2026-08-11: FC Porto negotiations for Rodrigo Mora hit impasse with Roma Transfer talks for Rodrigo Mora between FC Porto and AS Roma have stalled over purchase option conditions, prompting Galatasaray to re-enter the pursuit of the young talent. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-porto-and-as-roma-stall-in-rodrigo-mora-transfer-talks ### 2026-08-11: AS Roma signs Nahuel Molina and pursues Rodrigo Mora AS Roma has officially signed Argentine defender Nahuel Molina from Atlético de Madrid on a four-year deal. The club is also in ongoing, complex negotiations with Porto for young talent Rodrigo Mora. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/football-transfer-activity-intensifies-between-premier-league-and-la-liga ### 2026-08-09: AS Roma intensifies transfer activity for Champions League AS Roma is intensifying transfer activity to bolster its squad for the Champions League, securing defender Konstantinos Koulierakis while pursuing Rodrigo Mora and Luis Henrique. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/as-roma-targets-koulierakis-and-luis-henrique-in-transfer-window ### 2026-08-08: AS Roma targets Rodrigo Mora and Noni Madueke in transfer push AS Roma is intensifying transfer efforts, targeting Porto's Rodrigo Mora for a deal worth up to €50 million, while also eyeing Chelsea's Noni Madueke and Bologna's Jonathan Rowe to strengthen their attack. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/as-roma-targets-chelsea-winger-jamie-bynoegittens-on-loan --- Cite as: AS Roma: Mora negotiations stall; alternative targets sought. 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