The Italian newspaper "La Gazzetta dello Sport" revealed that AS Roma has decided to place defender Ivan Ndika on the list of players available for sale, in response to the pressures of financial fair play rules imposed on European clubs.

The newspaper indicated that Roma's management has already contacted officials at Real Madrid in the past few days, offering the 24-year-old defender to the Spanish club in an attempt to market the player directly.

Despite Real Madrid's interest in strengthening its defensive lines, the offer was met with rejection, as the royal club considered the €40 million requested by Roma for Ndika to be excessive and disproportionate to the market.

Ndika played an important role with Roma in the past season, participating in 51 official matches across all competitions, scoring a single goal and providing an assist, and he occupies the primary center-back position in the team's lineup.

Roma's management is currently seeking to market Ndika within the Saudi Pro League, having initiated contacts with some Roshan League clubs, hoping to secure a substantial financial offer that would facilitate his sale without financial losses.