Roma stops pursuit of Fofana following Mora signing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Roma has decided not to move forward with a transfer for Malick Fofana from Lyon after finalizing a deal for Mora. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini had requested two new signings, focusing on both an attacking midfielder and a replacement winger. The transfer for Fofana was linked to a previous agreement with Lyon for €35 million, which Roma deemed too high. With the Mora acquisition, Roma's priorities have shifted as the transfer window approaches its conclusion.
- •Roma signs Mora and abandons pursuit of Fofana.
- •Gasperini sought two new players for the squad.
- •Initial fee for Fofana was €35 million.
- •Roma changes focus on transfer strategy with window closing.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Roma decide not to pursue Fofana after Mora signing
"To complete Roma’s squad, Gian Piero Gasperini is asking for at least two new signings, one for the attacking midfield and a replacement for Wesley on the flank. These two requests could converge in...
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