Marten de Roon flying to Rome for medical ahead of Roma signing

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Marten de Roon flying to Rome for medical ahead of Roma signing

Summary

Marten de Roon is set to join AS Roma after completing a deal with Atalanta. The Dutch midfielder is expected to arrive at Fiumicino Airport in Rome at 12:10 on Sunday to undergo his medical. De Roon, who had expressed a desire to leave Bergamo, reunites with coach Gian Piero Gasperini at Roma. The signing comes after weeks of speculation regarding potential midfield targets for the Giallorossi.

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Status Watch

•De Roon completes a transfer to AS Roma from Atalanta.
•He is scheduled to land in Rome on August 30, 2026.
•The Dutchman's return to Gasperini is a key aspect of the move.
•Roma had been exploring several midfield options before finalizing the deal.

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5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: De Roon reunites with Gasperini, Dutchman will land in Rome at 12.10 ahead of Roma medical

What they're saying

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Marten de Roon will be a new Roma player. The surprise signing for the Giallorossi midfield has been completed: the deal with Atalanta is complete, and the Dutchman is expected in the capital on Sunda...
— Yahoo Sports

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