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Rodrigo Mora has become the first Roma player to wear shirt number 86, completing a unique statistical milestone in the club's history. The Portuguese arrival chose to retain the number he wore at Porto, filling the only gap in Roma's numerology from 1 to 99 that had never been assigned in the club's nearly hundred-year existence. Since the introduction of personalised squad numbers, no Roma player had previously selected the 86. With Mora's choice, the club has now filled the entire numbering sequence between 1 and 99. The coincidence marks an unusual beginning to his time at the Stadio Olimpico, closing what the club views as a statistical circle unique in football.

Rodrigo Mora has spoken for the first time as a Roma player following his official unveiling. The Portuguese forward expressed gratitude to the club and supporters after arriving at the airport, saying: "I am very happy to be here. I would like to thank Roma and the port. I am truly delighted and hope to have a great season here." Mora cited Paulo Dybala as a childhood inspiration and highlighted his eagerness to play alongside him. "During my childhood I grew up watching Dybala, and now being able to play next to him is something very rewarding for me," he said. He identified his ability to escape defenders in difficult situations as his main strength and expressed enthusiasm about working with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, noting that the manager favours number 10s—the position Mora prefers to play. Roma's passionate support also made a strong impression: "I remember the supporters who stayed with me. It is a very passionate fanbase and very loud. What struck me most about them was the 'noise' of the fans." Mora has worn the number 10 since age 15 at Porto's B team and intends to continue wearing it "for at least a few more years." He acknowledged the difficulty of leaving Porto, where he spent his entire life, but expressed confidence in the move: "When I found out I would transfer here, I was truly happy." He also highlighted the lengthy negotiations: "As everyone knows, it was a difficult negotiation that lasted quite a long time. Honestly, I could not wait to be here."

Rodrigo Mora has completed his transfer to Roma on a permanent deal from Porto, signing a contract until 2031. The Portuguese playmaker, born in 2007, arrived in the capital on the evening of 18 August and underwent medical tests before putting pen to paper. Roma will pay Porto an initial €25 million plus 50% of any future resale fee; the club can cancel that sell-on clause by paying a further €25 million to acquire the full registration rights. Mora will earn €1.8 million rising to slightly above €2 million annually. The transfer concludes a complex negotiation lasting just over ten days, during which tensions emerged between Roma and Porto before the Portuguese club ultimately relented. The 2007-born fantasist made 80 appearances and scored 16 goals for Porto's first team. He will wear number 86 at Roma and has already begun training under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, joining squad preparation at Trigoria on 19 August. Around 500 Roma supporters greeted Mora at Ciampino airport as he arrived.