Roma Finalizes Transfer of Argentine Defender Nahuel Molina

WHO:

Goal.com - Nahuel Molina, Atletico Madrid, Roma, Gianluca Di Marzio, Udinese, Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini

WHAT:

Goal.com - Roma has negotiated a transfer agreement with Atletico Madrid for Nahuel Molina.

Goal.com - The total financial package for the transfer is worth €17m, consisting of a fixed fee of €13m and €4m in performance-related bonuses.

Football Italia - Molina is expected to undergo medical tests and sign a contract with Roma.

Football Italia - The transfer fee is reported to be circa €13m plus €4m in add-ons, totaling €17-18m.

WHERE:

Goal.com - The transfer involves clubs in Italy (Roma) and Spain (Atletico Madrid).

Football Italia - Molina has been staying in Ibiza before moving to Italy.

WHEN:

Football Italia - Molina is expected in Italy on August 10 for his medical tests.

Football Italia - Gian Piero Gasperini stated that they would “see Molina from Tuesday,” indicating when he will begin training with his new teammates.

WHY:

Goal.com - Molina's registration as an EU citizen allows Roma to preserve their limited non-EU registration slots for other potential targets.

Football Italia - Molina's late vacation was due to his participation in the Argentina squad that lost the 2026 World Cup Final.

HOW:

Goal.com - The administrative side of the transfer has been simplified by Molina's completion of the practices for his Spanish passport.

(UPDATED August 10, 2026 01:22 UTC)

Roma has successfully negotiated a transfer agreement with Atletico Madrid for Nahuel Molina, with the total financial package valued at €17 million, which includes a fixed fee of €13 million and €4 million in performance-related bonuses. Molina is expected to arrive in Italy for his medical tests on August 10, and he will begin training with his new teammates shortly thereafter, as confirmed by Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The transfer process has been streamlined due to Molina's completion of the necessary practices for his Spanish passport, allowing Roma to manage their non-EU registration slots more effectively.