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3 clusters · 49 sources · 5 days · First seen 5 days ago · Last updated about 15 hours ago

Categories: SPORTS

Santiago Castro joins AS Roma

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

Overview

In late July 2026 AS Roma completed the €35 million permanent transfer of Argentine striker Santiago Tomàs Castro from Bologna, including a 10 % sell‑on clause. The five‑year contract runs to 2031, gives Castro a net €2.2 million salary per season and sees him take the number 9 shirt, adding competition for centre‑forward places under manager Gian Piero Gasperi. Castro arrives after 105 appearances and 22 goals for Bologna.

Simultaneously Bologna secured Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk on a season‑long loan from Roma for 2026‑27. The loan carries a €3 million fee, an option to purchase for €18‑20 million and sees Bologna pay his €3.6 million net wage and part of his salary, projected to generate roughly €21.5 million profit for the club.

Both moves were announced in late July, with the players traveling to their new cities for medical examinations and contract signings. The transfer marks Roma’s first incoming move of the summer window.

Claims

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

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

Timeline

about 15 hours ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
AS Roma signs Santiago Castro from Bologna for €35 million
AS Roma completes a €35 million permanent deal for Argentine striker Santiago Castro from Bologna, giving him the number 9 shirt on a five‑year contract.
3 days ago

[SPORTS] 23 sources
Santiago Castro joins AS Roma as Bologna secures Artem Dovbyk loan
AS Roma paid €35 million for Santiago Castro, granting Bologna 10 % of future resale; Bologna loaned Artem Dovbyk from Roma for a €3 million fee with an €18‑20 million purchase option.
5 days ago

[SPORTS] 35 sources
Santiago Castro near €30‑35 million move to AS Roma as clubs near agreement
AS Roma are close to signing Santiago Castro from Bologna for €30‑35 million; the striker has agreed, with Tony D’Amico leading talks and a possible Artem Dovbyk loan included.

Sources

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