AS Roma Closing In On Daniele Ghilardi Signing

AS Roma are close to signing Daniele Ghilardi from Hellas Verona in a deal worth over €10 million. The 22-year-old defender has agreed to join AS Roma on a contract until 2030, marking him as the latest addition to Roma’s back line as the club prepares for the new Serie A season according to reports.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Roma and Hellas Verona are finalizing a deal for Ghilardi, with a transfer fee around €10 million plus bonuses as recently reported. Ghilardi has attracted attention from foreign clubs but has expressed a desire to join Roma. His performances for Verona and Italy U21s have been impressive, demonstrating his potential as a valuable asset. Roma’s sporting director, Frederic Massara, has secured his signing after other new defensive recruitments, aligning with manager Gian Piero Gasperini’s preference for physical, versatile players.

WHAT IT MEANS FOR ROMA

After a fifth-place finish last season, Roma are rebuilding their squad, focusing on strengthening the defense with young, promising players like Ghilardi. The team aims to challenge higher up the table under Gasperini and bring fans renewed optimism with other summer signings. Ghilardi will compete for a starting spot with defenders like Gianluca Mancini and Evan Ndicka, fitting into Roma’s evolving style of play.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Once the deal is finalized, Ghilardi is expected to join Roma for preseason training. Their next match is scheduled against Bologna at home on August 17. Roma missed out on a Champions League spot last season, finishing one point shy behind fourth-placed Juventus. Meanwhile, Ghilardi’s current club Verona narrowly avoided relegation by finishing 14th in Serie A. The move presents a pivotal opportunity for both the team and the player ahead of the new season.