Young team yes, but not made up of only kids. Especially if you spot a deal at affordable prices for the so-called “guaranteed used”. And what guarantees: a Champions League played as a protagonist until the final, 40 seasonal appearances and enviable integrity. These are the numbers that Matts Hummels, born in 1988, can boast, who has now said his final farewell to Borussia Dortmund, his lifelong team, or almost (with the exception of the parenthesis at Bayern). Roma have turned on the lights, the crux is represented by the costs of the operation: the central defender is released, but his salary is high (around three and a half million) and as often happens with zero parameters, some further costs could be added on commissions. The German, however, seems willing to reduce his salary, just to remain in one of the top leagues in Europe: Serie A is welcome and with him De Rossi could fill the position of experienced defensive leader, vacant in the event of the departure of almost the same age as Smalling (born 1989).
Last season reopened doubts about the physical condition of the Englishman, who played on the pitch on just 12 occasions in the championship and cups, for a total of just 669 minutes. After five years together, the moment seems to have come when Chris and the Giallorossi will part ways. The Arab sirens attract him and his possible departure would bring a significant saving in salary, higher than the amount that could be reinvested in Hummels’ potential contract.
Apart from the presumed destination, the destiny of his compatriot Abraham appears to be headed on the same path as number 6: far from the capital. Tammy is liked at home (especially at Aston Villa), Roma have included him on the transferable list, but on the condition that his transfer brings at least thirty million into Trigoria’s coffers. And also considering the almost certain goodbyes to Lukaku and Azmoun after their respective loans, the entire offensive department is about to be renewed. Belotti himself, returning from Florence, will be sold: the newly promoted Parma and Como like him.
The right wing is also destined to change: Bellanova remains the primary objective, with the possible inclusion of Kumbulla or Zalewski in the negotiation. Sangaré is getting closer, but it is a shot with a view to the future: the Levante winger is a 2007 player, therefore destined for the youth team. At least for now.
