Done Deal: Romero joins Parma from Tigre in €7m agreement
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Parma have completed the signing of Romero from Argentine club Tigre for a reported €7m fee, with the player ready to join the Serie A side.
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Attributed to original sourceTigre striker David Romero is already flying out to Italy and will undergo his Parma medical on Thursday, reportedly for a deal worth €7m plus bonus.
The 23-year-old Argentine is a centre-forward who had also been linked with clubs including Cagliari in Serie A, Sevilla in Spain, plus Boca Juniors, Palmeiras, Flamengo and the San Jose Earthquakes.
Romero on his way for Parma BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – FEBRUARY 07: David Romero of Tigre shoots and scores his team’s second goal during a Torneo Apertura Mercado Libre 2026 match between River Plate and Tigre at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on February 07, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) Multiple sources in Italy and Argentina confirm that Parma got the deal over the line for €7m plus €3m bonus.
Argentine transfer pundit Cesar Luis Merlo even published a selfie that Romero took when on the plane, which is expected to land in Italy late tonight.
David Romero, listo para viajar a Italia para firmar con el Parma.
*⃣A Tigre le quedaron cerca de u$s 10M por su pase y el delantero hasta junio de 2031. pic.twitter.com/waLBXhKxRW
— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) August 12, 2026
He should therefore be able to undergo his medical tests on Thursday before signing the contract to June 2031.
This news comes off the back of Parma agreeing the sale of Mateo Pellegrino to Fiorentina , on loan with obligation to buy for €25m.
A product of the Talleres youth academy, Romero joined Tigre initially on loan in 2025, making the move permanent in January 2026 for €2.15m.
This season, Romero has scored 11 goals in 19 games, along with two assists for his teammates.
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What happened
Parma have finalized a €7m agreement with Argentine club Tigre to sign Romero. The deal, labeled as a 'Done Deal' by the source, brings the player to Serie A. The transfer represents Parma's continued investment in South American talent. Further details on the player's position, contract length, and official presentation timeline are expected to follow from the club.
Chance analysis
This is a confirmed incoming transfer for Parma from the Argentine market, a route the club has used productively in recent years. The €7m fee suggests a young or developing player rather than a proven top-flight talent, which aligns with Parma's typical recruitment profile. For prediction models, this adds a new attacking/depth option to Parma's squad but is unlikely to immediately transform their starting XI quality.
Parma gain a new player from Tigre for €7m, modestly strengthening squad depth ahead of the season.
Parma have added a new South American signing; treat as a squad-depth reinforcement unless Romero is immediately integrated into the starting XI.