Marten De Roon Transfers to Roma from Atalanta
Marten De Roon has made a permanent move to AS Roma from Atalanta and will don the No. 15 jersey at the Stadio Olimpico. The Dutch midfielder’s transfer was officially confirmed by the Giallorossi through a statement released late Sunday.
De Roon, 35, has had an impressive career at Atalanta, making 445 appearances and netting 23 goals. He has also represented the Netherlands 44 times, participating in two World Cup tournaments in 2022 and 2026.
In the announcement, Roma expressed their enthusiasm: “AS Roma is delighted to announce the signing of Marten De Roon from Atalanta on a permanent transfer.” The club added that the veteran midfielder has played a significant role in his previous team, scoring 23 goals and providing 32 assists.
This transfer marks De Roon’s departure from Atalanta after a decade. He will reunite with Gian Piero Gasperini, his former coach at Bergamo, although Gasperini left the club in 2025. De Roon continued to play for Atalanta during the 2025-26 season under different management.
Meanwhile, Atalanta has strengthened its midfield by signing Gianluca Gaetano and Franck Kessié this summer. In contrast, Roma is preparing to send El Aynaoui to RB Leipzig on a loan deal with an option to buy.
De Roon leaves behind a legacy at Atalanta, where he was part of the squad that claimed the Europa League title in the 2023-24 season. Looking ahead, Roma will face Lecce away on Monday, September 4, following a solid 4-0 victory over Fiorentina in their season opener.
Marten De Roon has officially joined Roma from Atalanta on a permanent transfer and will wear the No.15 at the Stadio Olimpico.
Dutch midfielder De Roon has officially joined Roma from Atalanta.
The Giallorossi confirmed the transfer with an official statement on Sunday night.
BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 22: Marten de Roon of Atalanta celebrates becoming the clubs record appearance holder with family members in front of the fans after the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Hellas Verona FC at Gewiss Stadium on March 22, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
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De Roon joins Roma: official statement
“AS Roma is delighted to announce the signing of Marten De Roon from Atalanta on a permanent transfer,” the Giallorossi said.
“The midfielder made 445 appearances for his previous club, scoring 23 goals.
“De Roon has earned 44 caps for the Netherlands and represented his country at two editions of the World Cup, in 2022 and 2026.
“The midfielder will wear the number 15 shirt.
BERGAMO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Odilon Kossounou of Atalanta BC celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Marten de Roon during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and ACF Fiorentina at Gewiss Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
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“Welcome to Roma, Marten!”
De Roon left Atalanta after ten years, reuniting with his former coach in Bergamo, Gian Piero Gasperini.
Gasp already left Atalanta in 2025, but De Roon remained with the Nerazzurri for 2025-26, playing under Ivan Juric and Raffaele Palladino.
Atalanta signed both Gianluca Gaetano and Franck Kessié in central midfield this summer, while Roma are about to send El Aynaoui to RB Leipzig on a loan deal with an option to buy.
Marten de Roon of Atalanta applauds the fans after the team’s victory in the Serie A match between Atalanta and Udinese at Gewiss Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
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De Roon, 35, scored 23 goals and provided 32 assists in 445 appearances with Atalanta, winning a historic Europa League in the 2023-24 campaign.
Roma will play away at Lecce tomorrow, Monday, August 31, in Serie A Round 2 after beating Fiorentina 4-0 at home in this season’s opener.
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