AS Roma have concluded a busy summer transfer window, in which there was plenty of news to keep track of until it shut on September 1st.
During June and July, Roma made some impressive signings. The marquee arrival has been former Juventus striker Paulo Dybala, who followed Nemanja Matic, Mile Svilar and Zeki Celik in signing up.
In August, there were also the additions of Gini Wijnaldum, Andrea Belotti and Mady Camara, while Jordan Veretout, Gonzalo Villar, Carles Perez, Amadou Diawara and Justin Kluivert are among the most significant to have departed.
Below were updates as they unfolded as to how Roma modified their squad in the transfer market.
AS ROMA TRANSFER NEWS BLOG
Deadline day deals
Thursday 1st September
The transfer window in Italy closed today. Roma managed to complete some player exits; Devid Bouah joined Reggina, while Justin Kluivert signed on loan for Valencia, who have an option to buy him.
Roma were unable to find takers for the likes of Ante Coric and William Bianda, but have offloaded several of their unwanted players. Crucially, the transfer window remains open in some other regions – such as Belgium, Turkey and Greece.
What’s more, Roma might yet be able to bring in a defender they missed out on. One target, Dan-Axel Zagadou, is still a free agent and can sign for the club after the deadline.
He has reportedly – per Foot Mercato – been in talks with Roma (and Inter) via his agent, so there could yet be one more addition.
Three exits in one day
Wednesday 31st August
Roma have been busy working on departures. Today alone, there have been permanent exits for Amadou Diawara, Riccardo Calafiori and Alessio Riccardi.
Official: Camara completes move
Wednesday 31st August
Roma make Mady Camara their third midfield signing of the summer
Kluivert exit complicates
Wednesday 31st August
Roma have encountered a last-minute hiccup in their attempts to sell Justin Kluivert to Fulham. As reported by the likes of David Ornstein of The Athletic, the winger is struggling to obtain a work permit.
Due to a lack of involvement with the Netherlands national team and other factors at club level, Kluivert may not qualify to play in England.
Roma will have to explore other options if they are to offload him; elsewhere, rumours of a return to Ajax are lingering.
Calafiori closer to Basel
Tuesday 30th August
Although Anderlecht have been linked with Riccardo Calafiori, it now appears – per Sky Sport – he will be heading to Basel in Switzerland instead on a permanent deal. Amadou Diawara’s move to Anderlecht is still going ahead, though.
Double departure for Anderlecht imminent
Tuesday 30th August
It appears Roma have finally found a solution for unwanted midfielder Amadou Diawara. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Guinea international will be on his way to Belgian club, Anderlecht.
Joining him will be young left-back, Riccardo Calafiori.
Camara flight to land tonight
Monday 29th August
Another new signing is on his way. Mady Camara will be landing in Rome at 9:30pm local time, as reported by Gianluca Di Marzio. The midfielder is joining on loan with an option to buy from Olympiacos.
Official: Felix sold to Cremonese
Monday 29th August
As a result of Roma’s signing of Andrea Belotti, Felix Afena-Gyan has been sold to Cremonese on a permanent basis.
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