D'Amico: Roma motivated by Inter clash, worked quickly for Balerdi
Roma sporting director Frederic D'Amico spoke to the press ahead of the club's Serie A meeting with Inter, emphasizing the team's motivation for the high-profile fixture. He also confirmed that Roma are working at pace to secure the signing of Olympique de Marseille centre-back Leonardo Balerdi, suggesting negotiations are advanced. The dual focus on a marquee league match and an active transfer pursuit signals Roma's intent to strengthen defensively while competing at the top end of Serie A this season.
Read the full story at football-italia.netRoma's sporting director is framing the club's next league outing against Inter as a statement opportunity, which tells us how seriously the Giallorossi are taking this phase of the season. Simultaneously, the accelerated push for Balerdi — a left-footed centre-back valued for his ball-playing ability — points to a clear defensive recruitment plan. For Roma supporters, the combination of a high-stakes fixture and an active transfer window underlines the club's ambition to close the gap on the league's top sides.
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