Luka Romero Joins Deportivo Alavés on Loan: AC Milan Confirms Done Deal
In a significant move for both clubs, AC Milan has officially announced that Luka Romero joins Deportivo Alavés on loan until June 30, 2025. The deal includes an option for Alavés to make the transfer permanent. The news was confirmed through an official tweet from AC Milan.
Official Announcement
“Official | Luka Romero joins Deportivo Alaves on loan with a buy-option. AC Milan can confirm that Luka Romero has joined Deportivo Alavés on loan until 30 June 2025, with the option to make the deal permanent. The Club would like to wish Luka all the best for the coming season. Last season, Luka Romero made 18 appearances between Serie A, Coppa Italia (with Milan) and La Liga (with Almeria on loan). He managed to score three goals in the Spanish league,” read the tweet.
About Luka Romero
Luka Romero Bezzana, born on November 18, 2004, in Mexico, is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. Despite his Mexican birthplace, Romero has represented Argentina at the youth international level. Known for his precocious talent, Romero made his first-team debut for Mallorca in La Liga at just 15 years and 219 days, becoming the youngest player to feature in a top five European league.
After a stint with Mallorca’s first team and B team during the 2020-21 season, Romero transferred to Serie A club Lazio in July 2021 for €200,000. He made headlines again in 2022 when he became the first player born in 2004 to score in Serie A. In 2023, he joined AC Milan on a free transfer.
Career Highlights and Transfers
Romero’s career has been marked by several noteworthy achievements and transfers:
- Player Trophies:
- 2020/2021: Segunda División (Spain) – 2nd Place
- 2023: Trofeo Silvio Berlusconi (Italy) – Winner
- 2022/2023: Serie A (Italy) – 2nd Place
- Player Transfers:
- 2021-07-20: Transferred from Mallorca to Lazio for €200K.
- 2023-07-06: Transferred from Lazio to AC Milan for free.
- 2024-01-22: Loaned from AC Milan to Almeria.
- 2024-07-01: Returned from Almeria to AC Milan.
Recent Performance
Last season, Romero split his time between AC Milan and a loan spell at Almeria in La Liga. He made 13 appearances for Almeria, scoring three goals and participating in 435 minutes of play. His time at AC Milan saw him make four appearances in Serie A and one in the Coppa Italia without any goals or assists.
Team Data
AC Milan
AC Milan, a club rich in history and talent, has a diverse squad featuring players like goalkeeper M. Maignan, defenders T. Hernández and F. Tomori, and midfielders like R. Loftus-Cheek and Y. Musah. The club’s attacking prowess is highlighted by players such as Rafael Leão and S. Chukwueze. AC Milan has been active in the transfer market, acquiring Álvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid for €13 million and securing several loans and permanent transfers to bolster their squad.
Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés has also been active in the transfer market. The squad includes key players like goalkeepers Sofía Fuente and Jana Henseler, defenders Carla Morera and O. Ohale, and midfielders such as E. Aby and Miku Ito. The club aims to strengthen its team to compete effectively in the upcoming seasons.
Almeria
Almeria, where Romero spent part of the last season on loan, boasts a squad featuring experienced players like goalkeepers Diego Mariño and Fernando Martínez, defenders Edgar González and A. Radovanović, and midfielders like I. Baba and L. Robertone. The club has also been busy with transfers, securing players like Luís Maximiano from Lazio for €8.1 million and I. Baba from Mallorca on a free transfer.
Future Prospects
This move to Deportivo Alavés represents a fresh opportunity for Romero to gain more first-team experience and showcase his talents in La Liga. With an option to make the deal permanent, Alavés has a chance to secure a promising young talent for the long term.
As Luka Romero embarks on this new chapter in his career, both AC Milan and Deportivo Alavés, along with fans, will be keenly watching his progress. The young midfielder’s journey continues to be one of the most exciting stories in football, filled with potential and promise.
