RomaPress
·15. Juli 2025
Roma eyeing Matheus Martinelli as Rios alternative

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·15. Juli 2025
Roma has identified Richard Rios as their top midfield target, but negotiations with Pameiras appear to be complicated.
Several other clubs are interested in acquiring the Colombian.
A potential alternative to the Verdão midfielder could also come from Brazil.
As reported by Hora do Flu, Roma have identified Matheus Martinelli as the alternative to Rios.
The 2001-born Brazilian midfielder is currently playing for Fluminense.
He has been with the club coached by Renato Portaluppi since 2020.
Since then, he has made 262 appearances, scoring 12 goals and 16 assists, and played 147 games as a defensive midfielder.
Roma is reportedly willing to offer €15 million.