TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 30 Aug 2026
Roma seal Balerdi loan with option to buy from Marseille
Roma have officially announced Argentine centre-back Leonardo Balerdi on loan from Marseille.
L. Balerdi
player
Player
Leonardo Balerdi
Position
Centre-back
From
Marseille
To
Roma
Fee
€1m loan, €15m option to buy
What happened. Roma have officially announced the signing of Leonardo Balerdi on loan with an option to make the move permanent from Marseille.
- Balerdi is Roma's fifth new first-team signing of the summer.
- He has made 200 appearances for Marseille across all competitions.
- The 27-year-old will wear the no.26 shirt at Roma.
Balerdi joins Roma's defensive ranks as they continue to strengthen for the upcoming season.
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