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Categories: SPORTS

Roma near completion of Castro transfer

Entities: Santiago Castro · Tony D’Amico · Gianpiero Gasperini · Artem Dovbyk · AS Roma

Overview

By late July 2026, AS Roma were in the final stages of securing Argentine striker Santiago Castro from Bologna. The clubs had settled on a fee estimated at €30‑35 million, inclusive of performance bonuses, and the player had reportedly given his consent. Sporting director Tony D’Amico confirmed that the agreement could be finalised within hours, with a medical exam imminent. The deal still incorporates the proposed loan of Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk to Bologna, a component first outlined in earlier negotiations. Roma view Castro as a key addition to support Donyell Malen in the attack ahead of the new Serie A season and their Champions League campaign. Parallel to the Castro move, Roma continue to pursue German winger Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig, targeting a €55‑60 million fee and a significant salary rise, underscoring the club’s broader offensive overhaul.

Claims

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

[● 10 SOURCES] AS Roma aim to strengthen their attack alongside Donyell Malen with the Castro signing. (multiple sources)
[● 9 SOURCES] Santiago Castro is close to transferring from Bologna to AS Roma. (multiple sources)
[● 9 SOURCES] The proposed transfer fee is around €30‑35 million, plus bonuses. (multiple sources)
[● 7 SOURCES] The deal may include a loan of Artem Dovbyk to Bologna. (multiple sources)
[● 6 SOURCES] Santiago Castro has said yes to joining AS Roma. (multiple sources)
[● 5 SOURCES] Tony D’Amico is leading the negotiations for Castro’s transfer. (multiple sources)
[● 4 SOURCES] The Castro deal would be AS Roma’s first summer signing of the 2026 window. (multiple sources)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Premier‑League clubs Everton and Nottingham Forest have shown interest in Santiago Castro. (a59d437a-0501-4671-9067-309874d71c59)

Timeline

1 day ago

[SPORTS] 26 sources
Santiago Castro Near Transfer to AS Roma as Deal Nears Completion
AS Roma are close to signing Santiago Castro from Bologna for €30‑35 million; the player has said yes, Tony D’Amico heads talks, and Artem Dovbyk may move on loan.
1 day ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
Bologna weigh Premier League transfer for striker Santiago Castro, target Levante forward Carlos Espi
Bologna assess a £35m sale of striker Santiago Castro to Premier League clubs and plan to replace him with Levante forward Carlos Espi, who has a €25m clause.

Sources

1000cuorirossoblu.it · areanapoli.it · bolognasportnews.it · ca.sports.yahoo.com · calciocasteddu.it · calcionews24.com · cronachedi.it · descomplique.blogosfera.uol.com.br · elintransigente.com · europacalcio.it · fanpage.it · fcinternews.it · football-italia.net · gonfialarete.com · ilriformista.it · insidefutbol.com · juventusnews24.com · milannews24.com · rivistalaroma.it · romanews.eu · spaziocalcio.it · sykling.no · tuttoasroma.it · tuttomercatoweb.com · tuttomercatoweb.it · tuttonapoli.net · voetbal24.be · voetbalkrant.com · voetbalnieuws.be · voetbalprimeur.be · walfoot.be

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