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De Roon joins Roma from Atalanta on permanent deal
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·30 August 2026·2h ago

De Roon joins Roma from Atalanta on permanent deal

Source: GialloRossi.net

AS Roma have completed the signing of Marten De Roon from Atalanta on a permanent transfer. The Dutch midfielder will wear number 15 and has been added to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's squad for tomorrow's match against Lecce.

De Roon made 445 official appearances for Atalanta, scoring 23 goals. The 31-year-old has earned 44 caps for the Netherlands and participated in the World Cups of 2022 and 2026. His arrival strengthens Gasperini's midfield options as Roma begin their 2026-27 season.

The club confirmed the transfer via an official announcement: "The AS Roma is pleased to announce the arrival of Marten De Roon from Atalanta. The operation is completed with a permanent purchase. The midfielder has collected 445 official matches with the Bergamo squad, scoring 23 goals. In 44 total appearances with the Dutch national team, he boasts two World Cup participations (2022 and 2026). De Roon has chosen shirt number 15. Welcome to Rome, Marten!"

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AS Roma have confirmed the permanent signing of Dutch midfielder Marten De Roon from Atalanta. The 34-year-old arrives to reunite with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, under whom he spent the majority of his seven seasons at Bergamo. De Roon will wear number 15 and was expected to be available for selection immediately, potentially featuring in Roma's fixture against Lecce on 31 August. According to Roma News, the deal involves no fixed fee, with Atalanta receiving a maximum of one million euros in performance bonuses as part of a gentleman's agreement.

De Roon departs Atalanta after 445 official appearances and 23 goals across seven seasons with the Bergamo club. The midfielder has earned 44 caps for the Netherlands and participated in two World Cups. Speaking to Rai Sport at Atalanta's airport, De Roon explained the circumstances of his swift departure, describing the previous month as "very difficult" and noting that Gasperini had called him directly wanting him strongly. De Roon stated he had experienced discomfort since returning from the World Cup and felt the move to Roma was the right decision given the situation at Atalanta.

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“Ufficiale l’acquisto di Marten De Roon da parte della Roma. Questo il comunicato ufficiale apparso pochi minuti fa sul sito asroma.com che annuncia l’arrivo in giallorosso del centrocampista olandese. “L’AS Roma è lieta di annunciare l’arrivo di Marten De Roon dall’Atalanta. L’operazione si…”

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