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Santiago Castro sets sights on derby goals after joining Roma

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Santiago Castro sets sights on derby goals after joining Roma

Summary

Santiago Castro, newly signed by AS Roma, shares his ambitions for a derby double against Lazio. In his first interview, Castro expressed his excitement about the transfer from Bologna, calling the negotiation straightforward. He praised head coach Gian Piero Gasperini for leading Roma back to the Champions League, stating his readiness to contribute to the team. Castro has fond memories of scoring against Lazio and hopes to replicate that in upcoming matches.

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By the Numbers

•Castro transferred from Bologna to Roma ahead of the new season
•He aims to score in the derby against Lazio
•Gasperini played a key role in Roma's return to the Champions League
•Castro scored 22 goals in 105 games at Bologna
•He is focused on improving his all-around game for the team

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4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Roma new boy Castro sets sights on derby double and hails Gasperini: ‘Proven his worth’

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Santiago Castro has wasted little time outlining his ambitions at Roma, with the new signing dreaming of a derby double against Lazio and lavishing praise on head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.With quote...
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