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AS Roma in talks to loan Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:45 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

AS Roma in talks to loan Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi
Summary

AS Roma is reportedly stepping up negotiations to sign Leonardo Balerdi from Olympique de Marseille. The Italian club seeks to bolster its defense and is exploring a loan deal with a mandatory purchase option for the 27-year-old defender. Balerdi, who has made 200 appearances for Marseille and served as club captain, appears open to the move. Marseille is looking to offload players to improve their financial situation, making Balerdi's potential departure more feasible. Follow-up discussions are expected as the clubs work towards an agreement.

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Key Details
  • •AS Roma aims to strengthen their defense with Balerdi.
  • •Negotiations for a loan deal with a purchase option are underway.
  • •Balerdi has been a key player for Marseille, making 200 appearances.
  • •Marseille is looking to sell players to address financial issues.
Latest Updates
  • 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Report Roma make Balerdi offer to Olympique Marseille
  • 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — AS Roma make move for Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi
What they're saying
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Roma have made a formal offer for Olympique Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi, claim multiple sources, on loan with option to buy.The Giallorossi had been seeking a versatile defender and did pick u...

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AS Roma have reportedly decided to step up their efforts to sign Olympique de Marseille’s Leonardo Balerdi (27), according to information from Foot Mercato.Seeking an additional player to bolster th...

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