Roma does not stop: They go after 2 stars who are still free

The team from the Italian capital continues to search for quality reinforcements for the current campaign.

Javier Parra Peña | 4 Sep 2024 | 00.30
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Roma doesn't stop! They're going for 2 free agents.
Roma doesn't stop! They're going for 2 free agents.

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Roma has not slowed down in its pursuit of reinforcements, even after the official closing of the transfer market on August 30th. With the departure of Chris Smalling to Saudi Arabia and the shortage of central defenders in their squad, the Italian capital club has turned its sights on two high-caliber veterans who are currently without a team: Mats Hummels and Kostas Manolas.

These two defenders, with distinguished careers in European football, appear as ideal options to fill the vacancies in Roma's defense, strengthening a line that has been weakened and urged to fortify by Daniele De Rossi.

Hummels and Manolas, in Roma's crosshairs

The signing of Hummels has become a priority for Roma, especially after the arrival of Mario Hermoso. The veteran German, whose contract with Borussia Dortmund ended last season, seemed uncertain about his future, with interest from clubs like Bologna and Real Sociedad.

However, the Roman team has made a significant move, swiftly advancing in negotiations to secure the services of this experienced center-back. The initial obstacle of needing to free up salary space was overcome, and with Smalling's exit, the path for Hummels has cleared. His signing for a season is close to being finalized, representing a high-level addition to Roma's defense.

On the other hand, Kostas Manolas, a familiar figure to Roma's fan base, is also on the club's radar. The 33-year-old Greek experienced brilliant moments in his previous spell at Roma, although his performance has declined in recent years, notably during his time at Salernitana, where he couldn't prevent the team's relegation. Despite this, Manolas remains a player with extensive knowledge of Italian football, and his return to the club could rejuvenate his career and offer him a final chance to shine on a familiar stage.

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