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Marten De Roon was officially announced as a Roma signing on 30 August, becoming the club's sixth summer reinforcement under Gian Piero Gasperini following the arrival of Leonardo Balerdi. The Dutch midfielder spoke to the club's official media, addressing his transfer, his long-standing relationship with Gasperini, and a previous social media episode that drew criticism from Roma supporters. De Roon spent nine years under Gasperini at his previous club, where he served as captain. "I've played nine years with him, we achieved fantastic results. I was his captain, he took me to a very high level. I thank him for that," De Roon said. "We spoke a day ago, we did this move quickly and he gave me the opportunity to come here. The club also wanted me, and that's not guaranteed: I thank everyone." On joining Roma, he added: "I'm super happy, it's beautiful. A transfer like this, to a big club, is special. I've seen the training ground: it's the highest level. I'm very keen to start." Regarding a controversial social media post from his time as an opponent of Roma, De Roon apologised to the fanbase. "On that occasion I think I crossed the line," he said. "There's an explanation: it sounds like an excuse, but it's the only time I didn't authorise the post, because I had an interview after the match. I'm sorry, because I went too far." He stressed his commitment to proving himself on the pitch: "I want to demonstrate on the field who I am: someone who goes beyond, who gives everything for the shirt. Now I have to repay this trust with actions." De Roon highlighted the strength of Roma's squad, mentioning Bryan Cristante, Paulo Dybala and Gianluca Mancini, and noted the presence of fellow Dutch players Donyell Malen and Devyne Rensch. On playing at the Olimpico, he said: "The stadium is something special: every time I've played here I've been impressed, always full and with very passionate fans. Bringing Champions League to the Olimpico against strong teams will give us an amazing atmosphere."

Marten De Roon arrived at Roma on 30 August as a surprise move to replace Neil El Aynaoui. The 35-year-old Dutch midfielder has signed a one-year contract worth €2 million net. Roma will pay a maximum of €600,000 in bonuses to secure the deal, with the club finding support from the Atalanta ownership to release De Roon on favourable terms.

Marten de Roon has given his first interview as a Roma player, ahead of the club's fixture against Lecce today. The Dutch midfielder is ready to begin work under Gasperini, with whom he spent nine years at Atalanta and won multiple trophies. On joining Roma, de Roon said: "I'm super happy, it's something very beautiful. Roma is a big club, the training ground is top level and I'm very keen to get started." He praised Gasperini's influence: "He brought me to the top, I played nine years with him and we achieved fantastic results. I have a special relationship with him, I was his captain and always played. He brought me to a high level and I thank him for it. We spoke yesterday and he gave me this opportunity and I thank him for that too. The club wanted me and that's not taken for granted. I'm super happy." De Roon addressed his social media activity criticising Roma before his arrival. "I play around on social media, but on that occasion I overstepped the mark but I want to explain. But I didn't authorise that post against the Giallorossi to be published—it sounds like a lie but it's true. I'm very sorry." He added that he intends to prove himself on the pitch: "I want to show on the field that I'm someone who goes beyond the limit. I'll give everything for the shirt and I want to repay the faith with actions." On Roma's squad, de Roon noted the strength of the group and his connections within it: "There are players like Cristante, Dybala, Mancini. I want to help because I know Gasperini's system well. Then there are two Dutch players: Malen and Rensch. I want to play my part and I've joined a very strong squad." He looked forward to playing at the Olimpico: "Super happy to be here, I can't wait to play in front of you at the Olimpico. I hope to be welcomed the right way. Daje Roma."