Key Takeaways:
- Roma and Bologna have reached an agreement for Santiago Castro, with a transfer fee of €35m plus a 10% sell-on clause
- Artem Dovbyk will join Bologna on loan with an option to buy, in a separate transaction
- The agreement follows Roma missing out on Mason Greenwood, Crysencio Summerville, and Nicolo Tresoldi earlier in the summer
Transfer Agreement Reached Between Roma and Bologna
Roma appear poised to enhance their attacking options as reports from Italy confirm a deal has been struck with Bologna for the acquisition of Argentine centre-forward Santiago Castro. It was revealed that the two clubs have settled on a transfer fee of €35m for Castro, with Bologna also securing a 10% sell-on clause in the agreement.
🚨🟡🔴 AS Roma agree deal to sign Santiago Castro as new striker, here we go!
Deal done for package fee worth €35m, as @CLMerlo reports — agreement in place between all parties.
Castro, scheduled for medical at Roma in the upcoming days. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/YNlLvwkbbD
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 27, 2026
Dovbyk Set to Move on Loan to Bologna
As part of related business between the clubs, Roma striker Artem Dovbyk is expected to move to Bologna on a loan deal with an option to buy. This arrangement is being processed as a separate transfer, rather than being structured as a player-plus-cash exchange.
Negotiation Factors and Financial Details
Di Marzio’s report highlights Castro’s desire to depart Bologna, which, combined with Roma’s readiness to provide Dovbyk as a temporary solution, played pivotal roles in securing the agreement. The €35m fee meets Bologna’s valuation and represents a substantial capital gain, following Castro’s initial transfer from Velez Sarsfield in January 2024 for €13.2m.
Roma Strengthen After Prior Missed Targets
With this agreement, Roma finally secure the attacking reinforcement they have been seeking throughout the summer. Earlier attempts to bring in Mason Greenwood, Crysencio Summerville, and Nicolo Tresoldi were ultimately unsuccessful, making the acquisition of Castro a significant development for the club’s forward line.
