Calciomercato Roma LIVE: Leweling si complica. Muro per Koné

Roma's decision to walk away from Jayden Oosterwolde has been proven correct. The Dutch defender is undergoing surgery today after the club rejected him during his medical examination, citing concerns over recovery time from a biceps femoris tendon injury. Oosterwolde has since joined Fenerbahçe, where he will now go under the knife. Roma's medical staff had flagged the risk of surgery to Fenerbahçe before the transfer was terminated. The club deemed the recovery period from Oosterwolde's injury too long to proceed with the signing. That assessment has now been validated by events; Oosterwolde's return to action is not expected until January, a timeline that aligns with Roma's initial reservations following their medical checks. Cihan Kamer, a member of Fenerbahçe's board of directors, confirmed the situation: "The deal with Roma fell through because of Oosterwolde's injury. He is being operated on today." The extended recovery window mirrors the concerns Roma's medical team identified during the player's examination at the club.

Chelsea's concrete interest in Manu Koné sent a tremor through Roma's fanbase on 1 September, with contact between the clubs and an agreement reportedly close. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini moved decisively to block any departure, reiterating that Koné would not leave. The midfielder is too central to Roma's midfield to move at such a late stage of the transfer window, with only hours remaining before it closes. The anxiety proved real, particularly outside Trigoria, but the dressing room appeared to absorb the situation with a different spirit. Santiago Castro, who arrived in the summer, has already integrated into the Roma family, and his relationship with Koné underlines that unity. Shortly after Gasperini's rejection of Chelsea's approach, Castro posted a social media story featuring Koné's face—a simple gesture that carried significant meaning. It spoke to a friendship forged quickly and to a cohesive squad. Above all, it demonstrated how deeply embedded Koné is at Roma. There was no discord or unrest. Instead, the message was clear: no Chelsea move, no Premier League switch. Koné remains giallorosso. Roma's supporters could smile again, and Castro had already begun.

Roma's decision to halt negotiations for Oosterwolde has been vindicated after the Dutch player underwent surgery today for a biceps femoris tendon injury. The club's medical staff had flagged the severity of the injury during examinations and advised Fenerbahce of the surgical risk, leading Roma to decline to register him. Fenerbahce council member Cihan Kamer confirmed the development: "The deal with Roma fell through because of Oosterwolde's injury. He is being operated on today." The player is expected to return to action in January.