Roma signs striker Santiago Castro from Bologna ahead of Champions League return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Santiago Castro, a 21-year-old Argentine striker, has joined AS Roma from Bologna for €35 million. Castro, who previously made a significant impact at Bologna, scored 11 goals and provided three assists in the last season. His strong performance, alongside a Coppa Italia win, made him a key target for Roma, who have returned to the Champions League after eight seasons. Castro aims to capitalize on this opportunity with Roma amid competition from Donyell Malen.
- •Santiago Castro joins Roma with a five-year contract.
- •He scored 11 goals and made three assists last season at Bologna.
- •Castro won the Coppa Italia with Bologna.
- •Roma returns to the Champions League after eight seasons away.
- •Competition for playing time includes winger Donyell Malen.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking Roma’s Youth, #4: Santiago Castro
"The young Argentine comes to the Giallorossi with significant experience. Will that translate to opportunity under GPG?
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