Anass Salah Eddine Set for PSV Loan Move as AS Roma Agree Deal

Anass Salah Eddine is joining PSV Eindhoven on loan from AS Roma. The loan includes an option to buy for €8 million. Salah Eddine will have a medical examination tomorrow, and the transfer is almost complete. He chose this move despite interest from other clubs, as PSV Eindhoven have officially offered to sign him.

WHAT HAPPENED?

AS Roma and PSV have agreed to a deal for Salah Eddine. He will move to the Dutch club on loan, with an €8 million buy option. The 23-year-old defender signed with Roma last January but struggled for game time, playing only 153 minutes. Other clubs, including Torino, showed interest, but Salah Eddine wanted to return to the Netherlands and play in the Champions League. PSV can offer that, and he will undergo his medical in Eindhoven on Saturday. PSV needed a left-back due to injuries to Mauro Júnior, making Salah Eddine an important addition.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Salah Eddine adds depth to PSV’s defense as they compete on several fronts this season. They are currently second in the Eredivisie, level on points with NEC, having started the season strong as PSV Eindhoven finished as champions in the previous season. Salah Eddine eases the pressure on PSV’s full-backs, especially because of Mauro Júnior’s injury issues. The left-back was impressive at FC Twente before joining Roma. Salah Eddine’s desire to play in the Champions League made PSV a more attractive destination than Torino, who can’t offer elite European football.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR PSV AND SALAH EDDINE?

PSV’s next match is against Telstar, who are bottom in the Eredivisie. The game is important in PSV’s title race, and they aim to create a gap to the teams behind them. Salah Eddine is expected to complete his medical and could be available for selection soon. He provides PSV with new tactical options as they face a busy schedule. PSV hope Salah Eddine’s experience in the Eredivisie will help them compete for domestic and European successes.