Roma reach €35m agreement with Bologna for Castro

Gian Piero Gasperini could finally be on the verge of welcoming a new attacking signing this summer, as reports in Italy claim that Roma and Bologna have reached an agreement over a deal for centre-forward Santiago Castro.

Roma agree deal for Castro with Bologna

According to the latest updates from transfer expert

Gianluca Di Marzio

, Roma and Bologna have

agreed a fee for Argentine centre-forward Castro

, set at €35m plus a 10% sell-on clause.

ROME, ITALY – MARCH 19: Santiago Castro of Bologna is challenged by Manu Kone of AS Roma during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match at Stadio Olimpico on March 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Additionally, Roma striker Artem Dovbyk is set to move in the opposite direction on loan with an option to buy, although this is technically a separate transfer and not part of any player-plus-cash exchange.

According to Di Marzio’s report, the fact that Castro was keen to leave Bologna and the fact that Roma were able to offer a temporary solution with Dovbyk were key factors in negotiations between the two sides.

It is a deal that appears to suit all parties, as Bologna have received the fee they were requesting, which also brings a significant capital gain given that Castro cost them just €13.2m from Velez Sarsfield in January 2024.

BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 11: Santiago Castro of Bologna celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Coppa Italia match between Bologna FC and SS Lazio at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on February 11, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Roma, meanwhile, finally have the new attacking addition they have been after all summer, having missed out on deals for Mason Greenwood, Crysencio Summerville and Nicolo Tresoldi.

Roma's attack will likely be strengthened with Castro's arrival, while Bologna lose a key young forward; adjust predictions for both teams' upcoming matches accordingly.