Santiago Castro joins AS Roma as Bologna secures Artem Dovbyk loan

Santiago Castro Artem Dovbyk AS Roma Bologna €35 million transfer

AS Roma completed the €35 million transfer of Argentine striker Santiago Castro from Bologna, adding a bonus‑laden clause that grants Bologna a 10 % share of any future resale. Castro signed a five‑year deal with a net salary of €2.2 million per season and will undergo a medical before finalising his contract.

At the same time, Bologna secured Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk on a season‑long loan from Roma for 2026‑2027. The loan carries a €3 million fee and an option to purchase for between €18 million and €20 million. Dovbyk will earn a net €3.6 million annually, fully covered by Bologna, and the club will also absorb part of his salary during the loan period. The swap is expected to generate a profit of €21.5 million for Bologna.

Both moves were announced in late July 2026, with the players arriving in their new cities for medical examinations and contract signings.

Entities: AS Roma · Artem Dovbyk · Bologna FC · Gian Piero Gasperi · Gian Piero Gasperini · Santiago Castro

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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 9 SOURCES] The transfer includes a clause giving Bologna 10 % of any future resale of Santiago Castro. (existing)
[● 7 SOURCES] Bologna originally bought Santiago Castro for €13.5 million from Vélez Sarsfield. (multiple articles)
[● 9 SOURCES] Santiago Castro signed a contract with Roma with a net annual salary of €2.2 million. (existing)
[● 7 SOURCES] Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace, showed interest in Santiago Castro but were rejected. (multiple articles)
[● 9 SOURCES] AS Roma agreed to pay Bologna around €35 million plus bonuses for Santiago Castro. (existing)
[● 7 SOURCES] Fiorentina offered a higher monetary offer for Santiago Castro, which he rejected. (multiple articles)
[● 9 SOURCES] Roma loaned Artem Dovbyk to Bologna for the 2026‑2027 season. (existing)
[● 7 SOURCES] Bologna expects a profit of €21.5 million from the transfer of Santiago Castro. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] The loan of Artem Dovbyk to Bologna includes a €3 million fee and a purchase option valued between €18 million and €20 million. (new)
[● 5 SOURCES] Artem Dovbyk’s net annual salary is €3.6 million, paid entirely by Bologna. (new)