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Daniele Ghilardi has officially joined Roma from Hellas Verona, becoming the fifth summer signing in the capital.

Italian centre-back Ghilardi has joined Roma on a permanent transfer from Verona.

The 22-year-old has signed a contract until June 2030, the Giallorossi said in a statement on Saturday.

VERONA, ITALY – MARCH 31: Daniele Ghilardi of Hellas Verona during the Serie A match between Verona and Parma at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on March 31, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Football Italia exclusively confirmed the details behind the deal earlier this week, with Ghilardi moving to the capital for €10.5m plus €1m add-ons.

The Italian centre-back has picked the No. 87 at the Stadio Olimpico.

The other new Roma signings this summer are Wesley, Evan Ferguson, Neil El Aynaoui and Devis Vasquez.

Ghilardi joins Roma – official statement

“AS Roma are delighted to announce the signing of Daniele Ghilardi from Hellas Verona,” Roma said.

“The 22-year-old defender joins the Giallorossi after making 24 Serie A appearances in the 2024-25 season.

SALON-DE-PROVENCE, FRANCE – JUNE 12: Daniele Ghilardi of Italy U21 looks on during the 50th Tournoi Maurice Revello match between Italy U21 and Indonesia U20 at Stade Marcel Roustan on June 12, 2024 in Salon-de-Provence, France. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

“Having come through Fiorentina’s youth academy Ghilardi continued his professional career at Mantova, Sampdoria and Verona.

“Daniele has also represented Italy at various levels, taking part in the 2023 U-20 World Cup, in which Italy reached the final. He also participated in the recent U-21 European Championship in Slovakia, where he played alongside Roma players Tommaso Baldanzi and Niccolò Pisilli.

“The player has signed a contract until 2030. Ghilardi will wear the number 87.”