A number of experiences this night verify Roma have agreed private phrases with free agent Mario Hermoso, who had additionally been in talks with Galatasaray.
Sky Sport Italia, Fabrizio Romano and extra are all assured that the deal is finished and he’ll fly into the Everlasting Metropolis on Sunday.
The contract needs to be till June 2027, though there may also be a launch clause permitting him to doubtlessly depart in 2026.
The defender solely turned 29 in June and might crucially play as a centre-back in addition to a left-back.
He spent the final 5 years with Atletico Madrid and was launched when his contract ran down on June 30, resulting in negotiations with golf equipment together with Galatasaray, Al-Ittihad, Al-Shabab, Inter and Milan.
Hermoso to Roma as Smalling alternative
It had been prompt over the previous few days that the Roma switch technique was not over, even with the deadline on Friday evening.
It is because they will nonetheless usher in free brokers and crucially the Saudi Professional League window can also be nonetheless open till September 2, with Chris Smalling stated to be in superior negotiations for a transfer to Al-Fayha FC.
Hermoso won’t be the one free agent that the Giallorossi go for, as they’re additionally stated to be in talks with Mats Hummels.
🟡🔴🇪🇸 Mario Hermoso to AS Roma, right here we go! Deal in place on three yr deal till June 2027.
Exit clause in June 2026 additionally included.
Journey and medical checks being booked for Sunday. pic.twitter.com/FjyFfhQqqq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 31, 2024
