Rios ready to give up his 10 per cent to increase Roma transfer chances

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 28: Richard Rios #8 of Palmeiras controls the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between SE Palmeiras and Botafogo FR at Lincoln Financial Field on June 28, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Richard Rios is determined to make the move to Europe, so reportedly giving up his 10 per cent to lower the Palmeiras €30m plus bonuses asking price for the Roma target.

The proposals have so far been rejected outright by his club, who shrugged off bids of €25m plus add-ons from Roma, Benfica and Nottingham Forest.

They wanted at least €30m in a fixed fee, plus performance- bonuses, following his performances in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Rios gesture can help Roma

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 28: Richard Rios #8 of Palmeiras walks onto the pitch prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between SE Palmeiras and Botafogo FR at Lincoln Financial Field on June 28, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 28: Richard Rios #8 of Palmeiras walks onto the pitch prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between SE Palmeiras and Botafogo FR at Lincoln Financial Field on June 28, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

(Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Now Globoesporte in Brazil claim Rios is making a strong gesture to push through the move to Europe and significantly lower his price tag.

This is because Palmeiras only own 70 per cent of his contract, with the player taking 10 per cent, his former club Guarani owed 13.34 per cent and first side Flamengo getting 6.66 per cent.

So in a bid to boost the money going to Palmeiras for this transfer, Rios is reportedly ready to give up his 10 per cent, which should make them ready to accept a lower offer.

Roma have already hinted they are prepared to raise their bid again to reach €30m in total, hoping to get a deal done before Benfica or other clubs can do the same.