Roma nears Ghilardi deal: Increased bid for Verona defender...

Roma has intensified their pursuit of Verona center-back Daniele Ghilardi, reportedly increasing their offer by at least a couple of million euros beyond their initial €10 million bid. This improved proposal appears to be the crucial step needed to unlock the deal, especially given that Hellas Verona is contractually obligated to pay 50 percent of any future resale fee to Fiorentina as part of an old agreement.

With the higher offer now on the table, Roma is simply awaiting the final bureaucratic steps that will lead to Ghilardi's medical examination and the official signing of his contract.

Young defender Ghilardi close to joining Roma

Daniele Ghilardi, a promising 22-year-old defender, originally joined Verona from Fiorentina on loan in January 2022. Verona exercised their option to buy him that same July for a fee of €380,000, with the crucial clause stipulating that Fiorentina would receive 50% of any future resale.

After spending his first two seasons at the club on loan with Mantova and Sampdoria, Ghilardi became a more integral part of Verona's squad in the 2024-25 season, making 24 appearances for the Gialloblu.

His potential is further highlighted by his international experience, having earned 16 appearances for the Italian U21 national team, scoring one goal for the Azzurrini. Ghilardi's impending move to Roma signals a strategic reinforcement for the capital club's defense with an eye towards both immediate contributions and future development.