Roma fails to secure Luiz Henrique transfer due to bureaucratic delays

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Roma fails to secure Luiz Henrique transfer due to bureaucratic delays
Summary

Roma concluded the transfer window without adding a new left winger to the roster. The club initially attempted to sign Leweling from Stuttgart and even prepared a flight to facilitate the move, but those negotiations stalled before the deadline. In a final attempt, Roma shifted focus to Zenit player Luiz Henrique to meet the tactical requirements of Gasperini. However, the pursuit of the Brazilian winger proved unsuccessful due to complications involving paperwork required for the transaction with Zenit. With limited time remaining in the window, administrative obstacles prevented the completion of the necessary steps. Consequently, the team failed to finalize any of the primary targets identified by D’Amico for the position.

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  • Roma failed to complete a deal for Luiz Henrique before the transfer window closed.
  • Negotiations stalled because of bureaucratic issues involving Zenit.
  • The club previously attempted to sign Leweling from Stuttgart.
  • D’Amico considered Leweling, Luiz Henrique, and Gittens as options to fill the winger role.
  • The intended signing was requested by Gasperini to bolster the attack.
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  • 8:10 AMYahoo SportsRoma failed to sign Henrique due to bureaucratic issues with Russia
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Roma tried until the very end. The goal was always the same: to give Gasperini the left winger he so desperately sought. D’Amico had three names on the table: Leweling, Luiz Henrique, and Gittens in...

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