Key Takeaways:
- Roma’s offer of €28m plus a 10 per cent future sale clause was rejected by Feyenoord
- Feyenoord are maintaining a firm €30m asking price amid interest from Nottingham Forest
- Givairo Read contributed two goals and three assists in 20 matches for Feyenoord last season
Negotiation Stalemate
Roma’s pursuit of Givairo Read has hit a stumbling block as Feyenoord declined their latest proposal of €28m with additional bonuses. Sportingpedia sources in the Netherlands and Italy confirmed that the Dutch club have rejected the substantial offer, insisting instead on an upfront fee of €30m.
Gesprekken tussen Feyenoord en AS Roma over Givairo Read gaan stroperig. Clubs leken elkaar te gaan vinden, maar vooralsnog hebben de Rotterdammers het mes op tafel tijdens de onderhandelingen. Bod van 28+ miljoen en 10% doorverkoop is stoïcijns afgewezen. Zo meer @VI_nl 🚨🇮🇹❌ pic.twitter.com/UxIIFUS2V6
— Joost Blaauwhof (@joost_blaauwhof) August 3, 2026
Competition and Details of the Deal
The Italian club’s package included not only €28m in cash but also a promise of 10 per cent of any future sale, a significant step up from their initial €25m bid. With Nottingham Forest also expressing interest, Feyenoord believe that their €30m valuation is achievable and are holding their ground.
Negotiations are ongoing, as Roma remain determined to secure the signature of the versatile right-back. Talks are expected to continue regarding commissions and potential bonus clauses that might bridge the remaining gap.
Read’s Prospects and Performance
Givairo Read, who turned 20 in June, has already settled on personal terms with Roma and is apparently enthusiastic about the prospect of joining Gian Piero Gasperini’s Champions League squad. The Dutch defender demonstrated his adaptability last season, being able to operate on the left as well as the right side of defence. Over the course of 20 competitive appearances for Feyenoord, Read found the net twice and provided three assists.
