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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
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Roma nearing agreement with Verona for Ghilardi
Roma is accelerating its transfer window and closing in on Daniele Ghilardi, a 2003-born central defender from Hellas Verona. Negotiations have entered the advanced stages, with an agreement likely to be reached for approximately €10 million plus €2 million in bonuses. The Giallorossi are determined to close as quickly as possible to bring another strategic addition to Trigoria ahead of the new season. Sporting director Frederic Massara, after extensive work on multiple fronts, is now focused on completing a first four-man incoming transfer, which will give a clear identity to Roma's new direction. Ghilardi's arrival would follow those already finalized for Ferguson, El Aynaoui, and Wesley, and would strengthen a defensive unit that is gaining size, physical strength, and versatility—key characteristics for Gian Piero Gasperini's style of play, reports Gazzetta dello Sport.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Business
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Atletico Madrid make move to sign €40m Chelsea defender
Atletico Madrid are in the market for a new central defender, with new targets being lined up after ending their interest in Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero, who had been their priority for the position. So far this summer, Atleti have signed Alex Baena, Matteo Ruggeri, Thiago Almada and Johnny Cardoso, and while moves are being made for Ademola Lookman to complete their attacking options, the club's priority is to add a new centre-back to compete with Robin Le Normand, Jose Maria Gimenez and Robin Le Normand. After walking away from the Romero deal, Atleti have continued snooping in the Premier League, with interest having been registered in Chelsea's Renato Veiga, who was on loan at Juventus last season. And they have now taken the next step in efforts to sign the 21-year-old, who has played five times for Portugal. Image via Getty Images As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Atleti have started talks with Veiga's representatives, and they have been informed that the defender would be open to making the move to the RiyadhAir Metropolitano. Chelsea set steep asking price for Veiga Atleti are preparing to advance their interest in Veiga after receiving this positive response, but it will not be easy to sign him this summer. Chelsea are asking for a package worth at least €40m in order to let him leave, which would represent significant profit for them after he was brought in from FC Basel in 2024 for only €14m. So far this summer, Atleti have already spent in excess of €120m on signing Baena, Ruggeri, Almada and Ruggeri, with approximately €18m having been recouped from the sales of Rodrigo Riquelme (to Real Betis) and Angel Correa (to Tigres). It will be interesting to see whether they have the money available to pursue an agreement with Chelsea for Veiga, who could be a very shrewd signing.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
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Roma turn to Genoa's Vasquez as defensive reinforcement
Roma are on the look-out for an additional central defender. After Mats Hummels' retirement and the imminent departure of the likes of Marash Kumbulla and Mario Hermoso – who are unlikely to stay – Roma want to bring in a new centreback to Gasperini's orders. Advertisement According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the latest idea at Trigoria is that of Genoa defender Johan Vasquez. The Mexican international proved a pivotal presence in Genoa's backline this year, making 37 appearances for the Rossoblu with 3 goals to his name.
