New Transfer: AS Roma Closing in on Daniele Ghilardi
AS Roma are on the verge of completing the transfer of Italian centre‑back Daniele Ghilardi from Hellas Verona. After rejecting an earlier €9 million bid, Verona is now expected to accept a deal worth around €10 million plus up to €2 million in bonuses. That would bring the total to approximately €12 million, aligning with Hellas’ valuation and accommodating a 50 percent sell‑on clause owed to Fiorentina following Ghilardi’s initial move to Verona.
Negotiations are advanced: the player has reportedly agreed personal terms on a contract that runs until 2030, while the clubs are hashing out the final structure of the deal—including potential add‑ons or percentages on future resale.
Why Ghilardi? Roma’s Tactical Fit
At 22 years old and standing 1.89 m tall, Ghilardi fits the profile preferred by Roma’s new manager, Gian Piero Gasperini. He boasts physical presence, composure under pressure, and adaptability to playing in a high‑line, three‑man defence—exactly what Gasperini values and what Roma intends to build around him—especially as they aim to strengthen depth alongside established defenders like Gianluca Mancini and Evan Ndicka.
Player Background & Development
- Born: 6 January 2003 in Lucca, Italy.
- Youth Career: Developed at Lucchese and Fiorentina before joining Verona on loan in January 2022; Verona exercised their purchase option (~€500k) later in July 2022.
- Loan Spells:
- 2022–23: Mantova (Serie C) – 21+ appearances, 1 goal.
- 2023–24: Sampdoria (Serie B, on loan with obligation) – 37 appearances, 2 goals.
- Serie A Breakthrough: In the 2024–25 season he debuted for Hellas Verona, making 24 appearances and helping secure their Serie A status.
- International Career: Represented Italy at various youth levels, featured in the 2023 U‑20 World Cup (runner‑up), and earned 16 caps (1 goal) with the Italy U‑21 side, including participation in the 2025 European U‑21 Championship qualifiers.
Transfer Rivalry & Final Push
Ghilardi has attracted interest from multiple clubs, including Real Betis and Inter Milan. Betis reportedly attempted to sign him for around €4–5 million, matching his Transfermarkt valuation, but Roma ultimately topped that offer. Inter had been monitoring him earlier in the season as a long‑term defender prospect.
With Roma now stepping up to bridge the valuation gap—offering around €10 million plus bonuses or future resale clauses—they appear poised to wrap up the deal imminently. Reports indicate that a final few million added to their initial bid may be the decisive move to secure the transfer and trigger the player’s medical and eventual signing.
Summary Table
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Player | Daniele Ghilardi (Centre‑back, b. 06.01.2003) |
| Selling Club | Hellas Verona |
| Buying Club | AS Roma |
| Fee | |
| Contract Length | Until 2030 |
| Sell‑on Clause | 50% to Fiorentina (from original deal) |
| Squad Role | Fits Gasperini’s back‑three system, depth alongside Mancini & Ndicka |
| Competition | Beat Real Betis & Inter interest |
| Career Path | Fiorentina youth → Verona → loans at Mantova & Sampdoria → Serie A starter |
Outlook
For Roma, Ghilardi represents a blend of youth, tactical adaptability, and Italian defensive tradition—ideally tailored to the physical and positional demands of Gasperini’s team. His arrival would signal Rome’s intention to balance immediate readiness with long‑term planning in defence.
Meanwhile, Hellas Verona benefit economically while retaining structured alignment to Fiorentina’s sell‑on terms. Additionally, by extending Ghilardi’s contract earlier, they secured their leverage while boosting his market value.
All eyes now turn to the official announcement—expected within days—as agreement appears near. The coming season could be the one where Ghilardi makes his mark at one of Italy’s most ambitious Serie A clubs.