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Roma signs Santiago Castro from Bologna for €35m

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Roma signs Santiago Castro from Bologna for €35m

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Roma has completed the signing of centre-forward Santiago Castro from Bologna in a deal worth €35 million plus bonuses. Castro, who has signed a five-year contract, becomes Roma's first signing of the summer transfer window. Bologna retains a 10% sell-on clause on the player. During his time at Bologna, Castro tallied 22 goals in 105 appearances, showcasing his ability with eight goals and five assists in the 2024-25 season and seven goals and three assists in the 2025-26 season. Artem Dovbyk is expected to move to Bologna on loan with an option to buy for €17 million.

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•Santiago Castro joins Roma from Bologna on a permanent transfer.
•Roma pays €35 million plus bonuses for the striker.
•Castro has signed a five-year deal, running until summer 2031.
•Artem Dovbyk is likely to join Bologna on an initial loan.
•Castro scored 22 goals in 105 games for Bologna.

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