Rome Transfer Market: The Club Has Decided Who to Let Go

At Roma, the main focus remains on player sales, which are necessary to meet the deadlines set out in the settlement agreement with UEFA by June 30. Among the players most likely to leave the capital is Matias Soulé, for whom the Giallorossi are aiming to secure at least €35 million. In recent hours, his agent has traveled to Milan specifically to gauge the market and evaluate potential offers. Borussia Dortmund and Fenerbahçe continue to show interest in the Argentine talent, but the destination that currently seems to hold the most appeal for the player remains the Premier League.

Among the English clubs most interested, Unai Emery’s Aston Villa stands out, as they reportedly see the Argentine as the ideal option to bolster their attack. The Birmingham club is reportedly prepared to submit an offer close to 40 million euros, a figure that exceeds the minimum threshold set by Roma and could convince the Giallorossi management to part with their number 18. Such a move would also make perfect business sense: Malen arrived from Aston Villa in January, and the increasingly close relationship between the two clubs could facilitate a transfer in the opposite direction.

At Trigoria, after all, Gian Piero Gasperini’s philosophy does not include untouchable players, especially when faced with sums capable of funding incoming transfers. Despite a positive season with 6 goals and 5 assists in 31 appearances, Roma could therefore decide to capitalize on a significant profit from the sale of Soulé, who was acquired from Juventus two years ago for approximately €26 million plus bonuses. The proceeds from the sale would then be reinvested to strengthen the squad ahead of next season.

For Soulé, the current moment represents the pinnacle of a journey of steady growth. The Argentine’s personal trainer, Guido Viggiano, told Corriere dello Sport in recent months how the player works daily on the neurocognitive aspect as well, with pre-match sessions based on different lights, colors, and materials: a method similar to that adopted by Jannik Sinner. “Under Gasperini, he’s doing a tremendous job physically, which is reflected in his form and the intensity of his play,” Viggiano explained, emphasizing how the Grugliasco-based coach has made a decisive contribution to the player’s development.