Roma Close to Signing Rodrigo Mora from Porto

Roma is reportedly moving closer to finalising the signing of young Porto forward Rodrigo Mora, according to Italian media reports. The club is said to be nearing what is described as a “white smoke” moment in Italian football slang, meaning an agreement is close.

Sources indicate that Roma has submitted a new offer to Porto in an effort to speed up the negotiation and complete the transfer within a short timeframe.

A key element of the reported deal is a release clause, a contractual term that would require any future club interested in signing Mora to pay a predetermined fee to secure his services. According to the reports, this clause could set a record for a player of his profile, suggesting Roma and Porto are negotiating unusually high figures.

The reporting also notes that this is not the first time the two clubs have been close to an agreement, with Roma previously coming “a passo” — meaning very near — to signing Mora before. The renewed offer suggests both parties are keen to resolve outstanding issues and finalise terms.

While the precise financial details of the transfer have not been fully disclosed, the tone of the coverage indicates that talks have entered an advanced stage, with remaining points reportedly limited to smaller contractual details rather than fundamental disagreements.

If the move is completed, Mora would become one of Roma's new additions during this transfer window, joining the club from Porto, where he has been developing as a young talent.

Transfer negotiations of this kind often hinge on details such as payment structure, installments, and clauses protecting either club's interests, which appears consistent with what is being reported in this case.

As of now, no final confirmation of the signing has been made, and both clubs are expected to continue discussions until an agreement is officially reached and announced.