DONE DEAL: Roma Secure the Signing of Matias Soule from Juventus for Nearly £30m
AS Roma have officially announced the acquisition of 21-year-old Argentine forward Matias Soule from Juventus in a deal valued just shy of £30 million. The transfer marks a significant addition to Roma’s squad ahead of the upcoming Serie A season.
Soule’s Impact at Frosinone
Soule, who spent the previous season on loan at Frosinone, made a notable impact by scoring 11 goals and providing 3 assists in 36 appearances. His impressive performance was pivotal in Frosinone’s campaign, where he played a total of 3141 minutes, won 201 out of 457 duels, and successfully completed 102 out of 203 dribble attempts. His overall rating for the season stood at a commendable 7.27.
Wearing the Historic Number 18
Soule’s move to Roma will see him don the number 18 shirt, a historic number previously worn by legendary Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta during his time at the Stadio Olimpico. Batistuta, recognized as one of the greatest strikers of all time, left an indelible mark at Roma, helping the club clinch the Serie A title in the 2000-01 season.
Past Experience at Juventus
In his career, Soule has also had spells with Juventus U23 and the senior Juventus squad, although his opportunities at the Turin club were limited. His stint at Juventus included 13 Serie A appearances in the 2022-2023 season, where he scored once. Soule also featured in European competitions, appearing in the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Champions League.
Roma’s Transfer Activity
Roma’s recent transfer activity has been robust, with Matias Soule being one of the high-profile signings. The club has also secured the services of players like Angeliño from RB Leipzig for €5.2 million and E. Le Fée from Rennes for €23 million. Additionally, Roma have been active in the transfer market, offloading players such as H. Aouar to Al-Ittihad FC for €12 million and A. Belotti to Como for €4.5 million.
Strengthening Roma’s Squad
Soule’s arrival injects fresh talent into an already promising Roma squad that includes top performers like attackers Tammy Abraham and Paulo Dybala, and midfielders Bryan Cristante and Lorenzo Pellegrini. Roma, under the guidance of their experienced coaching staff, are looking to build on their recent successes and challenge for top honors in the Serie A and beyond.
Upcoming Fixtures
The young Argentine forward will be keen to make an immediate impact and help Roma achieve their ambitions. Fans and pundits alike will be eager to see how Soule adapts to his new environment and whether he can replicate the form that made him a standout at Frosinone.
Roma’s upcoming fixtures include a Serie A opener against Cagliari on August 18, followed by a home game against Empoli on August 25, and a highly anticipated clash with Juventus on September 1.
With Matias Soule now officially a part of the Roma setup, the club’s supporters will be hoping that this latest acquisition will bring them closer to reclaiming the glory days reminiscent of Batistuta’s era.
