Rome, 30 Aug. (LaPresse) – “The De Roon deal came about very quickly, within 24 to 48 hours. After so many years at Atalanta, he found himself in a situation where he wasn’t part of the team’s plans. This opportunity arose and I got in touch with Percassi. In no time at all, they too – given what he’d done – gave him the freedom to decide. He was very keen to come to Roma. For us, it’s an opportunity that allows us to give El Aynaoui the chance to gain a different experience. And from a financial point of view, it’s also very important because it gives us the chance to invest in another position.” So said Gian Pier Gasperini, Roma’s manager, at a press conference on the eve of the league match against Lecce. “Two captains have arrived: him and Balerdi. We’re bringing a significant physical boost to this team,” he added.
Rome: De Roon joins from Atalanta. Gasperini: ‘He and Balerdi will mark a turning point in terms of physicality’
Rome, 30 Aug. (LaPresse) – “The De Roon deal came about very quickly, within 24 to 48 hours. After so many years at Atalanta, he found himself in a situation where he wasn’t part of the team’s plans. This opportunity arose and I got in touch with Percassi. In no time at all, they too – given what he’d done – gave him the freedom to decide. He was very keen to come to Roma. For us, it’s an opportunity that allows us to give El Aynaoui the chance to gain a different experience. And from a financial point of view, it’s also very important because it gives us the chance to invest in another position.” So said Gian Pier Gasperini, Roma’s manager, at a press conference on the eve of the league match against Lecce. “Two captains have arrived: him and Balerdi. We’re bringing a significant physical boost to this team,” he added.