AS Roma Finalizes Loan Agreement for Defender Leonardo Balerdi
Serie A club AS Roma has struck a deal with Olympique de Marseille to acquire Argentine centre-back Leonardo Balerdi, 27 years old. This news comes from notable football journalist Fabrizio Romano. The agreement entails an initial paid loan with a buy option that will become mandatory under specific conditions.
Balerdi was anticipated to depart from financially-struggling Marseille during this summer transfer window. Marseille’s head coach Bruno Genesio confirmed that Balerdi will not be part of the squad for the upcoming away Ligue 1 match against AS Monaco.
Having played 200 matches since joining Marseille in 2020 on loan from Bundesliga’s Borussia Dortmund, Balerdi has established himself as a key player, even serving as the club’s captain for the past two seasons. Romano noted that Balerdi is expected to arrive in Rome this weekend to undergo a medical examination and finalize the transfer processes.
Serie A side AS Roma have agreed a deal with Olympique de Marseille to sign Argentina international centre-back Leonardo Balerdi (27), according to Fabrizio Romano. The Giallorossi and OM have reached an agreement on an initial paid loan with a buy option that is set to become mandatory under certain conditions.
Balerdi was expected to leave the financially-troubled Phocéens this summer. Marseille head coach Bruno Genesio confirmed that Balerdi won’t make the matchday squad for tomorrow’s away Ligue 1 game to AS Monaco.
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Balerdi featured 200 times for Marseille, a club that he joined in 2020 – initially on loan – from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund. Balerdi was Marseille’s captain for the past two seasons. Romano adds that Balerdi is expected to land in Roma over the weekend to undergo a medical and complete the formalities for his transfer.
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