Daniele Ghilardi Set to Join AS Roma in €11.5 Million Deal

Daniele Ghilardi is ready to join AS Roma. The club will pay Hellas Verona €10.5 million plus €1 million in extras for the young center back. Medical tests are the last step before the deal is done.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The 22-year-old Italian defender will join Roma. Both clubs agreed on a long-term deal for Ghilardi until June 2030, as confirmed by reports earlier this week. Last season, Ghilardi played 33 league matches for Hellas Verona and was important in defense. He played so well that Roma moved fast to close the deal. He should do his medical test and join the main team soon.

WHY ROMA SIGNED GHILARDI

AS Roma ended the last season in 5th place in Serie A, missing the Champions League by only one point. The team had problems in defense, letting in 35 goals in 38 games. Ghilardi is calm and good at tackling, so he should help in defense. The new manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, is changing the team after leaving Atalanta. The club hopes Ghilardi will be a leader with Chris Smalling and Gianluca Mancini. This signing is part of AS Roma’s strategy to strengthen their defense under Gasperini’s management.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ROMA AND GHILARDI?

Roma will play against Bologna in their first Serie A game of the new season. Last season, Bologna finished in 9th place, and Roma will be looking to secure a strong start. The team wants to close the gap with top-four rivals like Juventus and Atalanta. Ghilardi is expected to play soon as Roma tries to build a stronger defense. Fans will also watch his growth as the club aims for a top-four finish and a good run in the UEFA Europa League.