Dybala, Roma and the Miami backstory: why Paulo only has Parma on his mind

Dybala will not leave Roma in January and has no plans to join Miami; he aims to return to Argentina at 33 if he departs, with family ties to Florida but no sporting interest there.

Paulo Dybala is focused on returning to full fitness for Roma's resumption against Parma, with Wednesday expected to see him rejoin group training. The Argentine forward, who recently visited a mural dedicated to him in Rome, has clarified his future plans: he will not leave Roma in January and has no intention of joining MLS or Miami despite family connections there.

Dybala's wife Oriana Sabatini's family owns a home in Florida where they spend part of each year, and the couple consider it a second home. However, the player's sporting future lies elsewhere. If he does depart Roma, at nearly 33 years old, Paulo and his family would prefer to return to Argentina rather than pursue a move to the United States.

Meanwhile, Dybala prepares to celebrate his 32nd birthday on November 15—his fifth in Rome and first as a father. His next gift will be selection for the Parma match, followed by a Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain.