Leonardo Balerdi joins Roma on loan with €13m option and €1m fee

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·1 September 2026

Roma have confirmed the arrival of Leonardo Balerdi on a loan with an option to buy, without disclosing financial terms.

According to L'Équipe, the deal includes a €1m loan fee and a €13m purchase option.

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The option would be triggered if Roma qualify for at least the Europa League, and it is also tied to minutes played in the 2026-27 season.

Balerdi has been assigned shirt number 26 at Roma.

Roma are competing in the Champions League this season.

Source: L'Équipe

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