Source: Roma News
Marten De Roon was officially announced as a Roma signing on 30 August, becoming the club's sixth summer reinforcement under Gian Piero Gasperini following the arrival of Leonardo Balerdi. The Dutch midfielder spoke to the club's official media, addressing his transfer, his long-standing relationship with Gasperini, and a previous social media episode that drew criticism from Roma supporters.
De Roon spent nine years under Gasperini at his previous club, where he served as captain. "I've played nine years with him, we achieved fantastic results. I was his captain, he took me to a very high level. I thank him for that," De Roon said. "We spoke a day ago, we did this move quickly and he gave me the opportunity to come here. The club also wanted me, and that's not guaranteed: I thank everyone." On joining Roma, he added: "I'm super happy, it's beautiful. A transfer like this, to a big club, is special. I've seen the training ground: it's the highest level. I'm very keen to start."
Regarding a controversial social media post from his time as an opponent of Roma, De Roon apologised to the fanbase. "On that occasion I think I crossed the line," he said. "There's an explanation: it sounds like an excuse, but it's the only time I didn't authorise the post, because I had an interview after the match. I'm sorry, because I went too far." He stressed his commitment to proving himself on the pitch: "I want to demonstrate on the field who I am: someone who goes beyond, who gives everything for the shirt. Now I have to repay this trust with actions."
De Roon highlighted the strength of Roma's squad, mentioning Bryan Cristante, Paulo Dybala and Gianluca Mancini, and noted the presence of fellow Dutch players Donyell Malen and Devyne Rensch. On playing at the Olimpico, he said: "The stadium is something special: every time I've played here I've been impressed, always full and with very passionate fans. Bringing Champions League to the Olimpico against strong teams will give us an amazing atmosphere."
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Marten de Roon has been officially announced as AS Roma's sixth summer signing under Gian Piero Gasperini, joining on 30 August following Leonardo Balerdi's arrival. The Dutch midfielder gave his first interview to Roma's official media, addressing his transfer, his nine-year relationship with Gasperini at his previous club where he served as captain, and a controversial social media post that had drawn criticism from Roma supporters.
De Roon expressed enthusiasm about joining Roma, describing it as "beautiful" and "special" for a player moving to such a prominent club. He praised the training facilities as "the highest level" and emphasised his eagerness to begin. On Gasperini's influence, de Roon stated: "I've played nine years with him, we achieved fantastic results. I was his captain, he took me to a very high level." He noted that the manager called him a day before the move was completed, enabling the quick transfer, and thanked both Gasperini and Roma for the opportunity.
Regarding the social media controversy, de Roon apologised to the fanbase while offering an explanation. He claimed he had not authorised the critical post against Roma, attributing it to his social media managers posting during a period when he was giving post-match interviews. "On that occasion I think I crossed the line," he said. "I'm sorry, because I went too far." He stressed his commitment to proving himself through performances rather than words: "I want to demonstrate on the field who I am: someone who goes beyond, who gives everything for the shirt."
De Roon highlighted the strength of Roma's existing squad, mentioning Bryan Cristante, Paulo Dybala, and Gianluca Mancini. He noted the presence of fellow Dutch players Donyell Malen and Devyne Rensch, and expressed his desire to contribute given his familiarity with Gasperini's system. On the Olimpico, he called the stadium "something special" and praised its passionate atmosphere, saying he looked forward to playing there.
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“Nella serata di ieri, 30 agosto, la Roma ha ufficializzato il suo nuovo acquisto: Marten De Roon. È il sesto rinforzo dell’estate per Gian Piero Gasperini, dopo l’arrivo di Leonardo Balerdi. Il centrocampista olandese si è raccontato ai microfoni ufficiali del club, parlando delle sue sensazioni,…”
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Roma have officially completed the sale of Jan Ziolkowski to Monza. The deal is structured as a loan worth €1 million with a €18 million option to buy. There is no obligation clause included in the agreement.
Marten De Roon arrived at Roma on 30 August as a surprise move to replace Neil El Aynaoui. The 35-year-old Dutch midfielder has signed a one-year contract worth €2 million net. Roma will pay a maximum of €600,000 in bonuses to secure the deal, with the club finding support from the Atalanta ownership to release De Roon on favourable terms.
Marten de Roon has given his first interview as a Roma player, ahead of the club's fixture against Lecce today. The Dutch midfielder is ready to begin work under Gasperini, with whom he spent nine years at Atalanta and won multiple trophies. On joining Roma, de Roon said: "I'm super happy, it's something very beautiful. Roma is a big club, the training ground is top level and I'm very keen to get started." He praised Gasperini's influence: "He brought me to the top, I played nine years with him and we achieved fantastic results. I have a special relationship with him, I was his captain and always played. He brought me to a high level and I thank him for it. We spoke yesterday and he gave me this opportunity and I thank him for that too. The club wanted me and that's not taken for granted. I'm super happy." De Roon addressed his social media activity criticising Roma before his arrival. "I play around on social media, but on that occasion I overstepped the mark but I want to explain. But I didn't authorise that post against the Giallorossi to be published—it sounds like a lie but it's true. I'm very sorry." He added that he intends to prove himself on the pitch: "I want to show on the field that I'm someone who goes beyond the limit. I'll give everything for the shirt and I want to repay the faith with actions." On Roma's squad, de Roon noted the strength of the group and his connections within it: "There are players like Cristante, Dybala, Mancini. I want to help because I know Gasperini's system well. Then there are two Dutch players: Malen and Rensch. I want to play my part and I've joined a very strong squad." He looked forward to playing at the Olimpico: "Super happy to be here, I can't wait to play in front of you at the Olimpico. I hope to be welcomed the right way. Daje Roma."
Roma face Lecce at Stadio Via del Mare on 31 August at 18:30 in a Serie A fixture. Four major Italian newspapers predict a 3–4–1–2 formation, with Mile Svilar in goal, a back three of Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Mario Hermoso, and Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen as the attacking pair. Bryan Cristante and Manu Koné are expected in midfield, with Wesley operating as a full-back. The main variance in predicted lineups centres on one defensive position. Corriere dello Sport, Il Messaggero, Il Tempo and Corriere della Sera all expect Emanuele Lulli at left-back, while Gazzetta dello Sport forecasts Nahuel Molina in that role. All four outlets agree on the remainder of the eleven, including Rodrigo Mora as the number 10 behind the two forwards.
Marten de Roon has given his first interview as a Roma player, ahead of the club's fixture against Lecce today. The Dutch midfielder is ready to begin work under Gasperini, with whom he spent nine years at Atalanta and won multiple trophies. On joining Roma, de Roon said: "I'm super happy, it's something very beautiful. Roma is a big club, the training ground is top level and I'm very keen to get started." He praised Gasperini's influence: "He brought me to the top, I played nine years with him and we achieved fantastic results. I have a special relationship with him, I was his captain and always played. He brought me to a high level and I thank him for it. We spoke yesterday and he gave me this opportunity and I thank him for that too. The club wanted me and that's not taken for granted. I'm super happy." De Roon addressed his social media activity criticising Roma before his arrival. "I play around on social media, but on that occasion I overstepped the mark but I want to explain. But I didn't authorise that post against the Giallorossi to be published—it sounds like a lie but it's true. I'm very sorry." He added that he intends to prove himself on the pitch: "I want to show on the field that I'm someone who goes beyond the limit. I'll give everything for the shirt and I want to repay the faith with actions." On Roma's squad, de Roon noted the strength of the group and his connections within it: "There are players like Cristante, Dybala, Mancini. I want to help because I know Gasperini's system well. Then there are two Dutch players: Malen and Rensch. I want to play my part and I've joined a very strong squad." He looked forward to playing at the Olimpico: "Super happy to be here, I can't wait to play in front of you at the Olimpico. I hope to be welcomed the right way. Daje Roma."
Marten de Roon gave his first interview as a Roma player on 31 August 2026, presenting himself to supporters and discussing his move to the club. Speaking to the official Roma channels, de Roon expressed his contentment with the transfer to what he described as a great society, highlighting the quality of the training centre and his eagerness to begin. He credited head coach Gian Piero Gasperini with developing him during nine years under his management at a previous club, where de Roon served as captain. "He brought me up, we achieved fantastic results together," de Roon said. "I had a very special relationship with him—I always played, and at one point I was his captain. He took us, but especially me, to a high level and I'm very grateful for that. He also called me almost a day ago and we made a quick move: he gave me this opportunity to come here and for that I thank him so much. And then certainly the club and the society too, who wanted me. It's not at all taken for granted and I'm really super happy." De Roon addressed his history of scoring against Roma and occasional social media criticism of the club during his previous career. He acknowledged that he had crossed a line with past posts but provided context for his conduct. "I'm someone who always plays around on social media and always pushes the limits a bit," he explained. "On that occasion I think I overstepped the limit a bit. But there's also an explanation: I manage my social media with two friends. It's the only time—it might sound like a lie, but it's the only time I didn't authorize a post, because I had many interviews after the match. But on that occasion I'm sorry, because I overstepped the limit." Looking ahead to his Roma career, de Roon expressed his ambition to demonstrate his commitment on the pitch. "The social media is a separate thing," he said. "I want to show on the pitch that I'm someone who goes beyond the limit, who gives everything for the shirt. Now I have to repay this trust with facts." He discussed Roma's return to the UEFA Champions League at the Stadio Olimpico, describing the stadium as very special and noting its warm atmosphere. "Every time I've played here I've been very impressed—always full of very warm fans," de Roon said. "Bringing the Champions League back to the Olimpico against very, very strong and beautiful teams will, in my opinion, create a crazy atmosphere. As Roma we must enjoy these evenings and hope, or at least try, to achieve great results." De Roon reflected on the experience already present in Roma's squad, naming Bryan Cristante as someone he knows and who possesses considerable experience, alongside Paulo Dybala, Gianluca Mancini, and others who have been at the club for years. He also noted the presence of fellow Dutch players Donyell Malen and Devyne Rensch. "I'm one who wants to give a hand, especially because I know the manager's style of play very well," he said. "Inside the dressing room I want to play my part, but I've entered a team and a squad that is already very strong." In a final message to supporters, de Roon said: "I'm super happy to be here. I can't wait to play at the Olimpico in front of you, because they told me it's very special and I hope you welcome me in the right way. Daje Roma."
Roma face Lecce at Stadio Via del Mare on 31 August at 18:30 in a Serie A fixture. Four major Italian newspapers predict a 3–4–1–2 formation, with Mile Svilar in goal, a back three of Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Mario Hermoso, and Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen as the attacking pair. Bryan Cristante and Manu Koné are expected in midfield, with Wesley operating as a full-back. The main variance in predicted lineups centres on one defensive position. Corriere dello Sport, Il Messaggero, Il Tempo and Corriere della Sera all expect Emanuele Lulli at left-back, while Gazzetta dello Sport forecasts Nahuel Molina in that role. All four outlets agree on the remainder of the eleven, including Rodrigo Mora as the number 10 behind the two forwards.
Marten de Roon has given his first interview as a Roma player, ahead of the club's fixture against Lecce today. The Dutch midfielder is ready to begin work under Gasperini, with whom he spent nine years at Atalanta and won multiple trophies. On joining Roma, de Roon said: "I'm super happy, it's something very beautiful. Roma is a big club, the training ground is top level and I'm very keen to get started." He praised Gasperini's influence: "He brought me to the top, I played nine years with him and we achieved fantastic results. I have a special relationship with him, I was his captain and always played. He brought me to a high level and I thank him for it. We spoke yesterday and he gave me this opportunity and I thank him for that too. The club wanted me and that's not taken for granted. I'm super happy." De Roon addressed his social media activity criticising Roma before his arrival. "I play around on social media, but on that occasion I overstepped the mark but I want to explain. But I didn't authorise that post against the Giallorossi to be published—it sounds like a lie but it's true. I'm very sorry." He added that he intends to prove himself on the pitch: "I want to show on the field that I'm someone who goes beyond the limit. I'll give everything for the shirt and I want to repay the faith with actions." On Roma's squad, de Roon noted the strength of the group and his connections within it: "There are players like Cristante, Dybala, Mancini. I want to help because I know Gasperini's system well. Then there are two Dutch players: Malen and Rensch. I want to play my part and I've joined a very strong squad." He looked forward to playing at the Olimpico: "Super happy to be here, I can't wait to play in front of you at the Olimpico. I hope to be welcomed the right way. Daje Roma."
Marten de Roon gave his first interview as a Roma player on 31 August 2026, presenting himself to supporters and discussing his move to the club. Speaking to the official Roma channels, de Roon expressed his contentment with the transfer to what he described as a great society, highlighting the quality of the training centre and his eagerness to begin. He credited head coach Gian Piero Gasperini with developing him during nine years under his management at a previous club, where de Roon served as captain. "He brought me up, we achieved fantastic results together," de Roon said. "I had a very special relationship with him—I always played, and at one point I was his captain. He took us, but especially me, to a high level and I'm very grateful for that. He also called me almost a day ago and we made a quick move: he gave me this opportunity to come here and for that I thank him so much. And then certainly the club and the society too, who wanted me. It's not at all taken for granted and I'm really super happy." De Roon addressed his history of scoring against Roma and occasional social media criticism of the club during his previous career. He acknowledged that he had crossed a line with past posts but provided context for his conduct. "I'm someone who always plays around on social media and always pushes the limits a bit," he explained. "On that occasion I think I overstepped the limit a bit. But there's also an explanation: I manage my social media with two friends. It's the only time—it might sound like a lie, but it's the only time I didn't authorize a post, because I had many interviews after the match. But on that occasion I'm sorry, because I overstepped the limit." Looking ahead to his Roma career, de Roon expressed his ambition to demonstrate his commitment on the pitch. "The social media is a separate thing," he said. "I want to show on the pitch that I'm someone who goes beyond the limit, who gives everything for the shirt. Now I have to repay this trust with facts." He discussed Roma's return to the UEFA Champions League at the Stadio Olimpico, describing the stadium as very special and noting its warm atmosphere. "Every time I've played here I've been very impressed—always full of very warm fans," de Roon said. "Bringing the Champions League back to the Olimpico against very, very strong and beautiful teams will, in my opinion, create a crazy atmosphere. As Roma we must enjoy these evenings and hope, or at least try, to achieve great results." De Roon reflected on the experience already present in Roma's squad, naming Bryan Cristante as someone he knows and who possesses considerable experience, alongside Paulo Dybala, Gianluca Mancini, and others who have been at the club for years. He also noted the presence of fellow Dutch players Donyell Malen and Devyne Rensch. "I'm one who wants to give a hand, especially because I know the manager's style of play very well," he said. "Inside the dressing room I want to play my part, but I've entered a team and a squad that is already very strong." In a final message to supporters, de Roon said: "I'm super happy to be here. I can't wait to play at the Olimpico in front of you, because they told me it's very special and I hope you welcome me in the right way. Daje Roma."
Roma face Lecce at Stadio Via del Mare on 31 August at 18:30 in a Serie A fixture. Four major Italian newspapers predict a 3–4–1–2 formation, with Mile Svilar in goal, a back three of Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Mario Hermoso, and Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen as the attacking pair. Bryan Cristante and Manu Koné are expected in midfield, with Wesley operating as a full-back. The main variance in predicted lineups centres on one defensive position. Corriere dello Sport, Il Messaggero, Il Tempo and Corriere della Sera all expect Emanuele Lulli at left-back, while Gazzetta dello Sport forecasts Nahuel Molina in that role. All four outlets agree on the remainder of the eleven, including Rodrigo Mora as the number 10 behind the two forwards.
Marten de Roon has given his first interview as a Roma player, ahead of the club's fixture against Lecce today. The Dutch midfielder is ready to begin work under Gasperini, with whom he spent nine years at Atalanta and won multiple trophies. On joining Roma, de Roon said: "I'm super happy, it's something very beautiful. Roma is a big club, the training ground is top level and I'm very keen to get started." He praised Gasperini's influence: "He brought me to the top, I played nine years with him and we achieved fantastic results. I have a special relationship with him, I was his captain and always played. He brought me to a high level and I thank him for it. We spoke yesterday and he gave me this opportunity and I thank him for that too. The club wanted me and that's not taken for granted. I'm super happy." De Roon addressed his social media activity criticising Roma before his arrival. "I play around on social media, but on that occasion I overstepped the mark but I want to explain. But I didn't authorise that post against the Giallorossi to be published—it sounds like a lie but it's true. I'm very sorry." He added that he intends to prove himself on the pitch: "I want to show on the field that I'm someone who goes beyond the limit. I'll give everything for the shirt and I want to repay the faith with actions." On Roma's squad, de Roon noted the strength of the group and his connections within it: "There are players like Cristante, Dybala, Mancini. I want to help because I know Gasperini's system well. Then there are two Dutch players: Malen and Rensch. I want to play my part and I've joined a very strong squad." He looked forward to playing at the Olimpico: "Super happy to be here, I can't wait to play in front of you at the Olimpico. I hope to be welcomed the right way. Daje Roma."
Marten de Roon gave his first interview as a Roma player on 31 August 2026, presenting himself to supporters and discussing his move to the club. Speaking to the official Roma channels, de Roon expressed his contentment with the transfer to what he described as a great society, highlighting the quality of the training centre and his eagerness to begin. He credited head coach Gian Piero Gasperini with developing him during nine years under his management at a previous club, where de Roon served as captain. "He brought me up, we achieved fantastic results together," de Roon said. "I had a very special relationship with him—I always played, and at one point I was his captain. He took us, but especially me, to a high level and I'm very grateful for that. He also called me almost a day ago and we made a quick move: he gave me this opportunity to come here and for that I thank him so much. And then certainly the club and the society too, who wanted me. It's not at all taken for granted and I'm really super happy." De Roon addressed his history of scoring against Roma and occasional social media criticism of the club during his previous career. He acknowledged that he had crossed a line with past posts but provided context for his conduct. "I'm someone who always plays around on social media and always pushes the limits a bit," he explained. "On that occasion I think I overstepped the limit a bit. But there's also an explanation: I manage my social media with two friends. It's the only time—it might sound like a lie, but it's the only time I didn't authorize a post, because I had many interviews after the match. But on that occasion I'm sorry, because I overstepped the limit." Looking ahead to his Roma career, de Roon expressed his ambition to demonstrate his commitment on the pitch. "The social media is a separate thing," he said. "I want to show on the pitch that I'm someone who goes beyond the limit, who gives everything for the shirt. Now I have to repay this trust with facts." He discussed Roma's return to the UEFA Champions League at the Stadio Olimpico, describing the stadium as very special and noting its warm atmosphere. "Every time I've played here I've been very impressed—always full of very warm fans," de Roon said. "Bringing the Champions League back to the Olimpico against very, very strong and beautiful teams will, in my opinion, create a crazy atmosphere. As Roma we must enjoy these evenings and hope, or at least try, to achieve great results." De Roon reflected on the experience already present in Roma's squad, naming Bryan Cristante as someone he knows and who possesses considerable experience, alongside Paulo Dybala, Gianluca Mancini, and others who have been at the club for years. He also noted the presence of fellow Dutch players Donyell Malen and Devyne Rensch. "I'm one who wants to give a hand, especially because I know the manager's style of play very well," he said. "Inside the dressing room I want to play my part, but I've entered a team and a squad that is already very strong." In a final message to supporters, de Roon said: "I'm super happy to be here. I can't wait to play at the Olimpico in front of you, because they told me it's very special and I hope you welcome me in the right way. Daje Roma."