Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 28 Aug 2026
Roma table formal offer for Marseille defender Balerdi
Roma have made a formal loan offer with option to buy for Leonardo Balerdi.
L. Balerdi
player
Player
Leonardo Balerdi
Position
Defender
Current club
Olympique Marseille
Linked club
Roma
Reported fee
Loan with option to buy
What happened. Roma have submitted a formal written proposal to Marseille for defender Leonardo Balerdi, on loan with an option to buy that could become obligatory under conditions.
- Multiple sources confirm the offer, including Footmercato, Sky Sport Italia, and Sportitalia.
- Marseille are under financial pressure to sell and reduce wages.
- Balerdi has 11 Argentina caps but missed the last two World Cups.
Roma had sought a defender after abandoning Jayden Oosterwolde's transfer due to medical issues.
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