Molina lands in Rome as Roma secure right‑back in ITALY

Nahuel Molina has arrived in Rome to complete his move to Roma, with the Argentine right‑back set to undergo a medical before signing a multi‑year contract with the Giallorossi. The transfer sees the full‑back leave Atlético Madrid and join Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad in Italy.

Medical and contract details

According to Alfredo Pedullà, the Argentine touched down in the capital in line with the expected timeline and will complete his tests in the coming hours. The medical clearance will precede the formal signing of the multi‑year deal that ties Molina to the club for several seasons.

Pedullà confirmed that the contract includes standard clauses for a player of Molina’s experience, though no financial terms were disclosed. The agreement also provides performance‑related bonuses tied to appearances and team success.

Gasperini’s rebuild and squad strategy

Molina answers Gasperini’s call for right‑flank quality, a specific request that the Roma coach voiced during the pre‑season. The World Cup winner brings attacking thrust to the position and frees Roma to press ahead with the search for a new attacking midfielder.

Molina was a member of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup winning side, adding pedigree to the Roma defence. The club now turns its attention to targets such as Antonio Nusa, Malick Fofana, Jamie Gittens and Porto’s Rodrigo Mora.

Roma’s recent activity already delivered the first of Gasperini’s reinforcements, with Santiago Castro and Konstantinos Koulierakis arriving at Trigoria earlier in the window. The arrivals of Castro and Koulierakis have already strengthened Roma’s defensive depth, allowing the club to allocate resources to the midfield.

A photo taken at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in Verona on MAY 24 shows Gasperini observing the Serie A clash between Hellas Verona FC and AS Roma. The image captured by Alessandro Sabattini highlights the competitive environment Molina is joining.

Analysts note that Roma’s activity mirrors a broader trend of Serie A clubs targeting versatile full‑backs to enhance attacking options, underscoring the appeal of the ITALY league for South American talent.