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Roma and Napoli battle for right-back targets Dodo and Molina
·19 June 2026·72d ago

Roma and Napoli battle for right-back targets Dodo and Molina

Source: Forza Roma

Roma and Napoli are competing for the same defensive reinforcements in the transfer market. Nahuel Molina, the Atlético Madrid right-back, has caught Napoli's attention after director Manna made exploratory contact, but Roma have also moved for the Argentine. Molina has one year remaining on his contract and is keen to leave Atlético and return to Italian football. Napoli hold a potential advantage: Atlético manager Simeone is keen on Uruguayan left-back Mathias Olivera, and Roma could exploit the time advantage while players are at the World Cup to formulate a competitive offer and outbid their rivals.

Roma's primary target, however, is Fiorentina's Dodo, whom Gasperini identified early in his planning. The Brazilian has also attracted interest from Napoli, though Manna currently has limited spending power on that specific position. Roma are actively hunting for a right-winger to pair with Wesley, with ideal plans involving signing a left-sided winger such as Matteo Ruggeri to allow Wesley to shift to the right. The Dodo solution remains appealing but would see Wesley remain on the left flank. Fiorentina value the player at €15–17 million, though Roma believe they can negotiate a lower fee, particularly given that Dodo enters the final year of his deal and will be available on a free transfer in twelve months.

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