Rome Transfer Market: Gasperini Praises the New Signings and Teases Two More Signings

Gian Piero Gasperini is preparing for the match against Lecce, and on the eve of the away game at Via del Mare, he provided an update on Roma and the latest transfer moves. Among the signings now finalized is Marten De Roon, a seasoned midfielder set to bring experience and character to the Giallorossi locker room. Gasperini spoke about him with great conviction: “We’re strengthening our midfield with a player of integrity, even if he’s getting on in years. He’ll fit right into the group; he’s strong and wants to make an impact. He’s a great guy, and he’s friendly on social media, too. With him and Balerdi, we’ve brought in two captains.”

For the coach, the experience of the new signings will also be crucial in rounding out a team brimming with talent: “Talent also needs personality and physicality.” He also commented on the composition of the roster, which is becoming increasingly international: “This way, we also balance out all these Argentines—there are starting to be too many of them. He’s Dutch, like Malen. In that regard, we’re solid.”

This morning, Roma also officially announced the signing of Leonardo Balerdi, who arrived from Marseille. The Argentine defender represents another important piece for a roster set to face a particularly intense season. “He’s relatively young, in the prime of his career, and he adds depth to a very strong defensive unit that has performed exceptionally well, but now we’ll have a lot of games,” explained Gasperini.

The coach then clarified what work still needs to be done in the transfer market: “We needed to round out the roster more than just the starting eleven. Now we need to address the left side, with a fullback and a forward.” Lulli has already provided positive results in this situation, but the coach doesn’t want to burden him with too much responsibility: “He’s helped fill the gap a bit and delivered key performances just as I’d hoped, but we can’t put too much pressure on him.”