Official: Parma sign Romero from Tigre for €7m plus bonuses
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Parma have officially completed the signing of Romero from Argentine club Tigre for a fee of €7 million plus bonuses.
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Attributed to original sourceParma have officially purchased Argentinean striker David Romero from Tigre, in a deal believed to be worth €7m plus add-ons.
The agreement had been reached over the last few days and the centre-forward had also been linked with teams including Cagliari, Sevilla, Boca Juniors, Palmeiras, Flamengo and the San Jose Earthquakes.
Multiple sources in both Italy and Argentina put the cost of the operation at circa €7m plus a further €3m in performance-related bonuses.
Parma add to squad with Romero BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – FEBRUARY 07: David Romero of Tigre celebrates after scoring 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) Romero flew in yesterday for his medical tests and today put pen to paper on a contract with Parma until June 2031.
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.
He is effectively the replacement for Mateo Pellegrino, as his fellow Argentine officially completed the transfer to Fiorentina last night for €24.5m.
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What happened
Serie A side Parma have completed the permanent transfer of Romero from Argentine Primera División club Tigre. The deal is valued at €7 million plus performance-related bonuses, making it a notable purchase for Parma. The transfer has been confirmed officially, suggesting all paperwork and medical tests have been completed. Romero arrives at Parma as a new addition to their squad ahead of the upcoming Serie A campaign.
Chance analysis
A €7m-plus-bonus signing from the Argentine league represents a moderate investment for a mid-table Serie A side. Parma securing a player from Tigre indicates continued scouting of the South American market for value acquisitions. The transfer's impact on Parma's tactical setup and Tigre's squad depth will depend on the player's position and role, which isn't fully detailed here.
Parma gain a new squad addition that may compete for minutes in Serie A, while Tigre lose a player but receive a significant transfer fee.
Parma add a new signing from the Argentine league; assess Romero's role and impact on Parma's starting XI and squad depth going forward.