Asian, South American cash backs Buffon fine as Oosterwolde eyes Roma
Jayden Oosterwolde is on the brink of joining Roma, with a loan deal that includes an option to buy worth about €16 million and a contract running to 2031. The transfer is being described as a mix of Asian and South American money, while Gianluigi Buffon once helped the Dutch‑Surinamese‑Indonesian player with a €5,000 dinner payment.
Loan with conditional purchase clause
D’Amico has placed on the table an offer for a loan with a right to purchase, linked to appearances and specific sporting objectives, valued at roughly €16 million. The agreement also contains a conditional obligation that activates once those targets are met.
For the ex‑Parma giant, the deal includes a long‑term contract that extends to 2031, securing Oosterwolde’s future at the capital club.
Fit for Gasperini’s system
After more than a year of flirtations, the door to Trigoria finally opened, and Oosterwolde could become the new joker for Gasp, who plans to use him both as a centre‑back and on the left flank as a vice‑Wesley.
Standing 1.89 m, the player combines height with speed and technique, traits inherited from his mixed heritage – Indonesian mother and Surinamese father – and a Dutch upbringing.
Two national teams have tried to persuade him, but Oosterwolde has so far declined, preferring to develop his club career.
During his spell at Parma, he met Gianluigi Buffon, who later handed him €5,000 to cover a team dinner, leaving a lasting memory.
He also recalls a meeting with José Mourinho at Fenerbahçe, where the Portuguese coach praised his modern full‑back qualities.
Oosterwolde began at Zac Zwolle, moved to Twente’s youth set‑up at age 11, and made his professional debut in 2020 at 19 against Fortuna Sittard, providing an assist in a 2‑0 win. Parma spotted him in 2022, using him as a left‑back before shifting him to a five‑man defence, a role that mirrors the position Gasperini may assign.
Off the pitch, he will arrive in Rome with his girlfriend, model Amaka Enem, and shares a passion for fashion and urban hip‑hop, often collaborating with Koné. He could also join fellow Dutchmen Malen and Rensch at Roma, despite Summerville’s refusal.