Why are you here? What is your purpose? It's not about defending him. It's about being objective, being reasonable.
He doesn't want the same status as Ronaldo. No one is going to pay Dybala 30 million, nor any other player not named Ronaldo, Messi, and perhaps Neymar. However, being paid the same as the likes of Bonucci is insulting to a player who is far more important and decisive. Will Dybala get 15 million? Probably not. Should he be paid 15 million? No, and he won't get that anywhere else, especially not in the Post Covid mercato. Does he deserve an improved salary? Yes, he does. I don't have the exact figures pertaining to earnings breakdown, but I believe
@s4tch can oblige.
No one is CR7 - that's why he's in the discussion for GOAT. However, let me tell you this. Our results, on the pitch, have regressed since we signed Ronaldo. That is a fact which simple math can corroborate. Now, who is the
2nd most important/impactful player during the past 3-4 years? I think a simple eye test, some stats, and a sprinkling of common sense with a dash of humility will lead you to one answer - Dybala.