Roma are accelerating, and they’re following a very clear path: sending a strong signal to Gian Piero Gasperini right away. Keeping him calm—and above all, confident—also depends on the transfer...
Roma are accelerating, and they’re following a very clear path: sending a strong signal to Gian Piero Gasperini right away.
Keeping him calm—and above all, confident—also depends on the transfer market, and the first name circled in red is Giacomo Raspadori.
The Atlético Madrid striker has been a target for the Giallorossi manager for years, dating back to his time at Atalanta, and now he could become the first real signing of the winter.
Between today and tomorrow, Gazzetta dello Sport reports, Massara will make a decisive move, with contacts already scheduled with both the player’s entourage and the Spanish club, to determine if the deal can be completed quickly.
According to La Repubblica, an agreement could be reached as early as today.
In Madrid, Raspadori hasn’t found the playing time he expected. The Colchoneros’ investment was significant, but his performance and playing time aren’t living up to expectations. Hence the openness to a different solution, with Roma moving ahead, initiating initial discussions at the end of last month.
Now, however, the matter has entered the heated phase. The formula is a loan with an option to buy set at €20 million, a proposal that Trigoria believes is sustainable and could satisfy both parties.
Atlético, for their part, is pushing for conditions that would transform the option into an obligation, tying it to the player’s number of appearances. This is the final hurdle to unravel: once the right fit is found, the deal can truly take off.
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