Roma and Atlético Madrid announce Molina transfer with joint social media post

Nahuel Molina has completed his transfer to AS Roma from Atlético Madrid, becoming the club's third signing of the summer. The full-back arrived in the capital on Monday evening and has signed a four-year contract, taking the number 20 shirt. Molina leaves La Liga to return to Serie A, where he previously played for Udinese. The 1998-born Argentine brings considerable European experience, having made 249 appearances and scored 19 goals across all competitions for Udinese and Atlético Madrid. A World Cup winner with Argentina in Qatar 2022, Molina has also claimed two Copa America titles (2021 and 2024) and earned 65 international caps. His arrival strengthens Roma's options on the flank as Gian Piero Gasperini prepares for the new season.

AS Roma have announced the signing of Nahuel Molina from Atlético Madrid on a permanent transfer. The Argentina international has signed a four-year contract with the Giallorossi after passing medical examination. Molina is Roma's third acquisition of the 2026–27 season, following Castro and Koulierakis. The 1998-born full-back brings extensive European pedigree, having made 249 appearances and scored 19 goals across all competitions for Udinese and Atlético Madrid combined. He was a cornerstone of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning squad in Qatar and won the Copa America twice (2021 and 2024), earning 65 senior caps overall. Molina departs Madrid after four years at the club. In a farewell message, Molina said: "Today, after 4 years, it is my turn to say goodbye to this great club. I am grateful to have been part of this beautiful family. I want to thank all my teammates and the coaching staff for helping me grow over these years and for all the people behind me day after day, accompanying me at every moment. Lastly, to all the athletes who are the heart of this club. THANK YOU."

Nahuel Molina has joined AS Roma from Atlético Madrid on a permanent transfer. The Argentine fullback signed a four-year contract and will wear number 20. Molina arrived at Ciampino two days before the announcement and bid farewell to Atlético Madrid on social media before Roma confirmed the deal. Molina, born in 1998, brings extensive European experience to the Giallorossi. In Europe with Udinese and Atlético Madrid, he has made 249 appearances and scored 19 goals across all competitions. The defender is a World Cup winner with Argentina, having claimed the trophy in Qatar in 2022, and has won the Copa America twice, in 2021 and 2024. He has earned 65 caps for the Argentine national team. The club announced: "AS Roma is pleased to announce the arrival of Nahuel Molina from Atlético Madrid. The operation is concluded with a permanent purchase. The player has signed a four-year contract with the Giallorossi club." Molina has chosen the number 20 shirt at Roma.