Club-To-Club Deal Nears €13m Framework
AS Roma have reached a club-to-club agreement with Atletico Madrid for Nahuel Molina, worth €13million plus a further €4million through add-ons. Personal terms remain the final hurdle before the Argentine right back completes his move.
The breakthrough follows a shift in Roma’s transfer strategy. After stalling in negotiations for Feyenoord’s Givairo Read, sporting director Tony D’Amico pivoted quickly toward Molina, viewing him as a more realistic and affordable alternative.
That pivot makes sense financially. Roma’s top offer for Read, worth €25million plus bonuses, still fell short of Feyenoord’s valuation. Molina, entering the final year of his Atletico contract, presented a considerably smoother path forward.
Familiarity also played a role. Both D’Amico and manager Gian Piero Gasperini previously pursued Molina during their time together at Atalanta, giving Roma genuine conviction in his qualities as they finalized this pursuit.
Molina brings substantial pedigree to Serie A. He already knows Italian football well, having spent two seasons at Udinese before his 2022 move to Atletico. His performances at this summer’s World Cup, where Argentina finished runners-up, only strengthened his profile further.
Once personal terms get resolved, Roma expect the transfer to move swiftly toward completion. For continued coverage on Roma’s summer rebuild, visit KCPredict.
Why Molina Solves Roma’s Right Back Problem
Roma needed a direct replacement following Zeki Celik’s departure this summer. Molina’s experience at the highest level, combined with his defensive discipline, fits neatly into Gasperini’s demanding tactical system.
His versatility stands out too. Comfortable both defending deep and supporting attacking transitions, Molina offers exactly the balance Gasperini typically demands from his wide defenders in Serie A.
According to Sky Sports, interest from other clubs including Juventus and Napoli has surfaced periodically throughout this window, though none advanced as concretely as Roma’s negotiations have.
With personal terms now the only outstanding piece, Molina’s switch to the Italian capital looks close to becoming official.