Talks between Mario Hermoso and Valencia have slowed down in recent days.
The veteran defender is eager to return to La Liga but his salary poses a problem.
According to Il Tempo, Hermoso’s wages are impossible to match for a club like Valencia that is not competing in Europe this season.
As a result, negotiations have been put on hold.
Hermoso will be present at the start of Roma’s preseason but will his stay for this year is to be excluded.