Roma made a permanent switch to a three-man defense with Ivan Juric at the helm, and they are taking a look at Koffi Djidji to have an extra option in the back. They have already signed two free agents after deadline day: Mats Hummels and Mario Hermoso.
Per Corriere dello Sport, the veteran is waiting for the decision by the Giallorossi since smaller sides are interested too. Empoli are mulling adding him as they lost newcomer Saba Sazonov for a few months due to a partial ACL tear. Sampdoria are keen in Serie B. The Blucerchiati were close to agreeing to a deal before more enticing opportunities arose.
Djidji has starred consistently for the new Roma coach with the Granata. He was limited to 13 appearances last season because of sports hernia. He has tallied 112 appearances with Torino overall. Juric revitalized him and made him a regular after he had gone out on loan to Crotone due inconsistent game time.
The 31-year-old transferred to Serie A in 2018 after several season with Nice. He played 112 times with the Ligue 1 side. He’s never been called up by Cote d’Ivoire.
Our Take on Roma and Djidji
He wouldn’t cost much so they should go for it, or for another player out of contract, if they have room in their list. Their rearguard has a lot more lefties than right-footed players, which might become an issue down the line. Moreover, they don’t have a proper deputy for Gianluca Mancini. He wouldn’t be an appealing signing but he was a rock-solid braccetto at his peak.
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