Dybala-Roma, with Mourinho and Abraham on the first day of Joya

From our correspondent Andrea Pugliese

July 19
– ALBUFEIRA (Portugal)

Waiting for the official announcement, Paulo Dybala this morning has already done his first training with the Roma shirt. He did it at the Estadio Municipal in Albufeira, alone, with the Giallorossi staff following him in person, while his teammates did a muscle awakening session in the seaside resort where the team is staying. Dybala did a quick trip, just to reactivate a path interrupted last June 1st, the day of Italy-Argentina in London, 48 days ago. Then in the afternoon the official status of his move to Rome will arrive, with the signing of the contract and the first interview with the club’s channels.

MOU AND ABRAHAM

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Last night, however, Dybala was already able to touch the stellar welcome that the Giallorossi environment reserved for him. The teammates welcomed him all with open arms, making him immediately feel like one of them. And among these there was a special welcome from Abraham, who positively surprised the Argentine. Kisses, hugs, smiles, for a couple who are destined to make Roma fans dream. And also Mourinho, who yesterday with Paulo was very clear: “Bravo, smart choice, the number 21 jersey”, the words of the Portuguese to his new jewel, referring to the specific weight and responsibilities that he would have had to wear a historic shirt like the ten by Francesco Totti. There will eventually be time for that. And a way to win it on the pitch.