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Neil El Aynaoui leaves Roma for Leipzig, De Roon joins Roma

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 6:50 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Neil El Aynaoui leaves Roma for Leipzig, De Roon joins Roma
Summary

Neil El Aynaoui has completed his transfer from AS Roma to RB Leipzig on a €4 million loan deal with a €25 million option to buy. The agreement also includes a percentage of El Aynaoui's future resale value. Concurrently, Roma has finalized the signing of Marten de Roon from Atalanta, reshaping their midfield as the transfer window nears its close.

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  • •El Aynaoui's loan has a €25 million buy option.
  • •Romano confirms the transfer of El Aynaoui to Leipzig.
  • •Marten de Roon is set to join Roma from Atalanta.
  • •The deals occur as the transfer window nears its deadline.
  • •Roma aims to strengthen their midfield ahead of competition.
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  • 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Official: El Aynaoui completes move to Leipzig
  • 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Done deal: El Aynaoui moves to Leipzig, De Roon joins Roma
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Roma’s midfield situation has been finalized. Neil El Aynaoui is leaving the Giallorossi for Leipzig: the deal has just been finalized, according to Fabrizio Romano. The midfielder will move to Germ...

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Roma have parted ways with Neil El Aynaoui who joined RB Leizpig today.“AS Roma announces that it has reached an agreement with RB Leipzig on Neil El Aynaoui’s transfer.The deal is a loan with an ...

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