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Molina joins Roma, citing strong team and passionate fans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:55 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Molina joins Roma, citing strong team and passionate fans

Summary

Nahuel Molina has signed with AS Roma after leaving Atletico Madrid, explaining his choice by highlighting the club's strength and recent successes. He expressed appreciation for the support from the coach and club officials as significant factors in his decision. Molina, 28, is expected to fill the role of right-back or wing-back under coach Gian Piero Gasperini. He has previously played in Serie A with Udinese, where he made his league debut. He signed a contract that extends to 2030 and aims to contribute immediately to Roma's efforts in the Champions League after a seven-year absence.

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By the Numbers

•Molina transferred to Roma for €13m plus bonuses
•He previously played for Udinese before Atletico Madrid
•Molina reunites with fellow Argentina internationals
•He hopes to help Roma quickly in training
•Roma is back in the Champions League after seven years

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2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Molina: ‘Roma a strong team that did important things in recent years’

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Nahuel Molina explains why he came back to Serie A for Roma after his Atletico Madrid experience and Udinese. ‘The team is strong and has done good things in recent years.’The 28-year-old plays as...
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