Roma sell Summerville to Al-Hilal for €80m package
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Roma have agreed to sell winger Summerville to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a deal worth €80 million.
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Attributed to original sourceRoma have abandoned Crysencio Summerville after Al-Hilal almost doubled their offer to West Ham United at €80m, and tripled the salary to the player.
The Giallorossi had been ready to finish off the details of the transfer today at just under €50m including add-ons , with a contract worth €4m per season.
Summerville figures considered crazy by Roma LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Crysencio Summerville of West Ham United before the Premier League match between Fulham and West Ham United at Craven Cottage on March 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) However, suddenly Simone Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal dived in with a huge proposal, blowing them out of the water both for the fee and the personal terms.
According to The Athletic , the package is worth €80m (£68.23m) and a medical is being scheduled with the Saudi Pro League club.
He is also preparing to sign the contract, which Italian sources have at anywhere from €12m to €15m per season , depending on bonuses.
Roma knew they could not compete with these figures, so hoped that the chance to play in the Champions League would convince Summerville to accept them instead.
However, the cash proved too tempting for the Netherlands international, who had a good World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, providing two goals and two assists.
Roma set condition for West Ham deal in first meeting with Summerville’s agents The 24-year-old scored seven goals and assisted five in 34 games for West Ham United last season, but failed to prevent their relegation from the Premier League.
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What happened
Roma are set to part ways with Summerville, accepting a massive €80m package from Al-Hilal. The Saudi club secures a promising attacking talent, while Roma bank a significant fee that could reshape their summer transfer strategy. The move reflects the continued financial pull of the Saudi Pro League on European talent.
Chance analysis
The €80m fee represents a major capital injection for Roma, potentially giving them significant room for reinvestment in Serie A. For Al-Hilal, adding Summerville strengthens their attacking depth ahead of domestic and AFC Champions League campaigns. Roma's loss of a dynamic winger weakens their offensive options and increases pressure on their recruitment to find adequate replacements.
Roma lose an attacking player but receive €80m to reinvest; Al-Hilal significantly boost their offensive squad depth.
Roma lose a key attacking option; expect reduced offensive output unless adequately replaced, while Al-Hilal gain a high-profile signing.