Roma is initiating negotiations with Stephan El Shaarawy to sign a new contract with a reduced salary. El Shaarawy's current contract ends at the end of the season, and according to football insider Nicolo Schira, Roma wants him to accept a lower salary in the new contract. According to Capology, an unofficial football salary source, El Shaarawy currently earns 4.63 million euros annually.

No definitive evaluations have been made about Stephan El Shaarawy's future, but his contract includes an option for an automatic renewal for the next season.

Stephan El Shaarawy is considered an important player for Roma.