Roma focus on Nahuel Molina and make first €16m offer to Atletico Madrid
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Roma have made an initial €16m offer to Atletico Madrid for Argentine right-back Nahuel Molina as they look to strengthen defensively.
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Attributed to original sourceReports are growing that Roma have turned their focus to Atletico Madrid and Argentina international Nahuel Molina, offering €13m plus €3m add-ons.
Their first choice for the right-back role after Zeki Celik’s departure had been Givairo Read of Feyenoord, but after their top bid of €25m plus €3m bonus and a 10 per cent cut of the sell-on fee was rejected, they seem unwilling to push any higher.
Molina next on Roma list MADRID, SPAIN – MARCH 22: Nahuel Molina of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 22, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Instead, Sportitalia noted that Molina was the next on the list , considerably more affordable than Ivan Fresneda of Sporting CP.
Now Il Tempo newspaper suggest that an opening proposal has been put forward to Atletico Madrid worth €13m plus €3m in add-ons.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JULY 11: Nahuel Molina #26 of Argentina runs with the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Argentina and Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) This move is more than feasible, because the 28-year-old is down to the last season of his contract with Atletico Madrid after arriving in 2022.
He also already knows Serie A well, having played for Udinese from 2020 to 2022, when making that €20m leap to LaLiga.
Molina has 65 senior caps for Argentina and was a regular at the World Cup this summer, securing second place.
Gian Piero Gasperini and new Roma director Tony D’Amico had already pursued the player when they were working together for Atalanta.
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What happened
AS Roma are pushing to sign Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid and have submitted a first bid of €16 million for the Argentine full-back. Molina, who joined Atletico from Udinese in 2022, has struggled for consistent playing time in Madrid. Roma are reportedly willing to offer around €4m per season to the player. The negotiations are still in early stages, with Atletico Madrid expected to evaluate the proposal. If completed, Molina would add experience and attacking quality to Roma's right flank.
Chance analysis
Molina's potential arrival would address a key area of need for Roma, particularly on the right side where they have lacked a consistent, high-quality option. The €16m valuation is reasonable given Molina's contract situation and limited role at Atletico. From Atletico's perspective, selling a squad player at a decent profit makes sense, though they may push for a higher fee. The move would provide Roma with a Champions League-caliber full-back who can contribute to both defense and attack down the right flank.
Roma would gain a quality right-back option boosting both defense and attack; Atletico would lose squad depth but receive a €16m transfer fee.
If Molina signs for Roma, expect improved right-flank defensive stability and attacking output; monitor whether Atletico reinvest the fee in a replacement.