
Rodrigo Mora close to Roma move
Roma are closing in on the signing of Porto midfielder Rodrigo Mora, with the two clubs finalising the structure of a deal in recent hours. The transfer will be completed on a €25 million basis plus 50% of any future resale fee, with Roma granted the right to purchase the remaining 50% within a year for a further €25 million. Mora will sign a five-year contract worth approximately €2.5 million per year, featuring a release clause exceeding €100 million. The move is being orchestrated by Jorge Mendes, with Roma's sporting director D'Amico leading negotiations. Medical tests and the player's arrival in the capital are expected imminently. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini will deploy Mora in an attacking midfield role behind the striker alongside Paulo Dybala, a significant tactical shift from his position at Porto, where manager Farioli used him as a box-to-box midfielder in a 4-3-3 system. The Italian coach is eager to deploy Mora's talents in a different area of the pitch. Roma's pursuit of additional attacking talent has also targeted Real Madrid forward Endrick; however, that target appears to have closed off after Madrid confirmed his squad number and signalled their intention to provide him with playing time in the coming season. Should the Endrick avenue remain blocked, Roma may revisit their interest in Luis Henrique as an alternative option for the right flank.




