Roma have successfully negotiated a deal with Atletico Madrid to bring versatile full-back Nahuel Molina back to Serie A. After several days of intensive negotiations, the two clubs have agreed on a total package worth €17 million.
Key Highlights
- €17m Transfer Package: Roma will pay €13m upfront, with a further €4m available in performance-related bonuses.
- Four-Year Contract: Molina is expected to sign with Roma until 2030 after completing his medical.
- EU Status Confirmed: His completed Spanish passport process means Roma can register Molina as an EU player and preserve their non-EU slots.
- Gasperini Ready to Work: The defender is expected to arrive in Rome on Monday, August 10, with first-team training scheduled to begin Tuesday.
Roma Agree €17m Package for Molina
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the transfer consists of a €13m fixed fee, with another €4m in performance-related bonuses. The deal also comes with an important administrative advantage for Roma. Molina will be registered as an EU citizen after completing the necessary procedures for his Spanish passport.
A Major Boost for Roma's Transfer Plans
Molina's EU status allows Roma to protect their limited non-EU registration slots for other potential targets later in the summer. The 26-year-old already knows Italian football well following his previous spell with Udinese, where he established himself as one of the most consistent players in his position. His return to Serie A now gives Roma an experienced international defender who can contribute at both ends of the pitch.
Molina Set for Rome Arrival and Medical
After being given extended leave following his international commitments, Molina is now ready to complete his move to the Stadio Olimpico. The defender is expected to arrive in Rome in the late afternoon on Monday, August 10, before completing his medical and putting pen to paper on a four-year contract running until 2030.
The length of the agreement underlines the confidence Roma's board has in Molina and their belief that he can become a key part of the defensive line for years to come.
Extended Break After World Cup Run
The timing of Molina's arrival was carefully planned to give him enough time to recover after a demanding international campaign. The Argentine was an important member of the Argentina squad that reached the final of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Following the tournament, he was given a late holiday in Ibiza to recharge after a gruelling season. Now rested, Molina is ready to begin the next chapter of his career in Rome.
Gasperini Eager to Integrate New Right-Back
Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini is keen to get his new signing involved as quickly as possible. The coach's urgency comes after Roma suffered a 3-0 friendly defeat to Brighton, exposing defensive issues that Gasperini will want to address before the new season gets underway.
Speaking after the defeat, Gasperini confirmed that supporters would "see Molina from Tuesday", indicating that the Argentine should be ready to begin training with the first-team squad. Molina's arrival therefore ends a lengthy search for a specialist right-sided defender capable of combining defensive reliability with attacking threat.
Molina Becomes Roma's Fifth Major Signing
The move represents another significant step in Roma's summer recruitment drive and makes Molina the club's fifth major arrival of the window. He follows Santiago Castro, Donyell Painting, Daniele Ghilardi and Konstantinos Koulierakis through the door at Roma.
The Giallorossi's recruitment strategy has centred on bringing proven quality and international experience into the squad as they prepare to compete on multiple fronts this season. By securing a player with Molina's pedigree, Roma have strengthened an important position while also sending a clear message to their Serie A rivals about their ambitions for the campaign ahead.
