Video: Castro greeted by hundreds of Roma fans ahead of move from Bologna
Circa 300 Roma fans welcomed Argentine striker Santiago Castro last night as the Bologna striker arrived to undergo his medical tests with the Giallorossi.
The 21-year-old will undergo medical examinations with Roma today before completing a deal worth €35m plus bonuses and a 10% sell-on clause.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 06: Santiago Castro of Bologna FC during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Bologna FC 1909 and SK Brann at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on November 06, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Roma striker Artem Dovbyk will move the opposite way, joining Bologna on loan with a €17m option to buy.
Castro arrived in Rome by train on Monday night and was greeted by hundreds of Giallorossi supporters.
The Argentine is Rome’s first summer signing.
Video: Roma fans welcome Castro
ASÍ RECIBIERON A SANTI CASTRO.
QUÉ LOCURA ROMA.
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— Sudanalytics (@sudanalytics_) July 27, 2026
Roma's attacking depth improves with Castro's arrival; Bologna lose a key forward, potentially affecting their goal-scoring output in upcoming matches.
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