Dovbyk leaves Roma for Bologna, says he wants to play and rediscover form

Konstantinos Koulierakis will undergo medical tests in Rome tomorrow after all regulatory approvals were secured, becoming Roma's second summer signing. The Greek defender joins from Wolfsburg on a deal worth 16.5 million euros plus 1.5 million in add-ons, with the German club retaining 20 per cent of any future resale. He has already signed his contract. Meanwhile, Roma have begun the second phase of their summer preparation in Cardiff, Wales, under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The squad will remain at their Hensol base—approximately 20 kilometres from Cardiff—until 8 August, training at the WRU National Centre of Excellence and facing three friendly matches against Cardiff City, Newport County, and Brighton. Niccolò Pisilli has recovered from a calf problem and was included in the touring party, along with Robinio Vaz, who recently returned to group training. Roma are also pursuing Givairo Read, the Dutch right-back from Feyenoord. Sporting director Tony D'Amico has submitted a 25 million euro offer to open negotiations, though Read remains a target for several Premier League clubs. Read said: "If the opportunity presents itself to join a club I like, I'll be ready. I feel good physically and mentally right now. My goal is to stay in shape and prove my value on the pitch."

Konstantinos Koulierakis will arrive at Roma tomorrow to undergo medical tests before joining the club on a permanent deal from Wolfsburg. The Greek defender, born 2003, will then travel to Wales to link up with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini for the second phase of pre-season preparation. The transfer is worth 17 million euros plus 1.5 million in bonuses, with an additional 20 per cent clause on any future sale included in the agreement. Koulierakis becomes Roma's second summer signing, following Santiago Castro. The move brings a reinforcement to the defence where he will compete with Mario Hermoso for a starting place while raising the overall quality of the squad. The defender was notably absent from Wolfsburg's friendly against Telstar today, and had also sat out the previous week's match against Lyon, signalling the imminent completion of his departure from the Bundesliga club.

Matías Soulé's future at Roma remains uncertain despite holding a contract until 2029 and delivering a largely positive season. The Argentine winger is among the players Roma would consider selling to generate funds for incoming transfers, with the club keen to achieve a significant capital gain. Soulé previously rejected a move to Saudi Arabia worth close to €40 million, preferring to continue his career in Europe where he can secure regular playing time. Roma's agent Martin Guastadisegno has pitched Soulé to AC Milan, whose tactical setup suits the left-footed attacking midfielder's profile and one-on-one abilities. Milan has not yet committed to a move, but is aware of Roma's valuation: €30 million fixed plus €2 million in add-ons, totalling €32 million for the operation. The coming days are expected to determine whether Milan's interest develops into concrete negotiations.

Roma have agreed to sell midfielder Luigi Cherubini to Las Palmas on a permanent deal after the two clubs held talks. Cherubini, born in 2004, has been working under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini during the early weeks of pre-season at Trigoria and is now departing the Giallorossi. The transfer represents another outgoing move for Roma following Artem Dovbyk's recent switch to Bologna. Cherubini's departure marks a continuation of the club's activity in the transfer market as they reshape the squad under new management.

Roma have confirmed their first signing of the summer transfer window. Santiago Castro has joined from Bologna as a Roma player and will wear the number 9 shirt, vacated by Artem Dovbyk. The Ukrainian striker completes the reverse move to Bologna, where he will attempt a fresh start under Tedesco. The swap represents Roma's opening business of the transfer market, with the club's sporting director D'Amico continuing recruitment work. Castro takes up a key offensive role in Gian Piero Gasperini's squad, while Dovbyk seeks to rediscover his form in Serie A after his time in the Italian capital.

Artem Dovbyk has completed his transfer from AS Roma to Bologna on a loan deal with a right of redemption through 30 June 2027. The Ukrainian striker departs after two seasons in the Giallorossi, during which he made 63 appearances and scored 20 goals. Roma's statement wished him well for the future. Dovbyk arrived at Roma under Daniele De Rossi in the summer following his standout 2023–24 campaign with Girona, where he finished La Liga's top scorer with 24 goals and helped the club qualify for the Champions League with a third-place finish. In his debut season at Roma, Dovbyk netted 17 goals across all competitions. However, his second campaign was hampered by a lengthy injury, limiting his impact during the 2025–26 season. Bologna confirmed Dovbyk as the first Ukrainian player in the club's history. The Emilia-Romagna side described him as a modern centre-forward capable of combining physical strength, power and quality in attack, with a particular talent for finishing and penetrating the box. The move represents a fresh opportunity for the 1997-born striker to rebuild momentum in his career.