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Roma to Miss Out on Long-Time Target Marcos Leonardo

January 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma are about to see Marcos Leonardo, whom they chased until the last moment in the summer, join another team, as Benfica are very close to acquiring him. Santos’ relegation hasn’t impacted the valuation of the talent, as the offer isn't higher their previous one.

Roma announced to have fired José Mourinho and appointed Daniele De Rossi on Tuesday in a sudden move but not completely out of the blue.

Roma Owners Not Rushed by Recent Mourinho Statements

December 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The recent public plea by José Mourinho hasn’t accelerated the negotiation between his camp and the Roma hierarchy to renew his contract. While there have been some preliminary contacts, the posture of the ownership hasn’t changed. They want to see how the season goes.

Rafaela Pimenta has commented on a few of her clients that will enliven the January transfer window during an event in Rome.

Pimenta Dishes on Marcos Leonardo, Thuram, and Pogba

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Nice, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Rafaela Pimenta has commented on a few of her clients that will enliven the January transfer window during an event in Rome. He began by addressing Marcos Leonardo: “That would be a question for the Giallorossi. He’s ready to leave, and his price tag has been determined."

Roma are about to see Marcos Leonardo, whom they chased until the last moment in the summer, join another team, as Benfica are very close to acquiring him.

Roma Now Lagging Behind in Race to Sign Marcos Leonardo

November 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Newcastle United, Premier League, Real Madrid, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma came within a hair’s width from acquiring Marcos Leonardo last summer. Santos ultimately decided to keep him as they had already sold other talents and were struggling in league play. The Giallorossi were very confident about the purchase being simply postponed after deadline day, but their optimism has progressively waned.

Considered one of Brazilian football’s hottest prospects, Leonardo is contracted with Santos until December 2026, and is expected to depart soon.

Newcastle United Set to Challenge Roma for Santos Starlet

November 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Brazil, Brazilian Football, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Transfer Market

Considered one of Brazilian football’s hottest prospects, Leonardo is contracted with Santos until December 2026, and is expected to depart the club by the end of the 2023/24 European season. The emergence of Premier League giants Newcastle United in the transfer race is set to shake things up.

Roma Great Dubious About Marcos Leonardo Coming Over

October 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Brazil, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Marcos Leonardo was very close to joining Roma last summer, but a few factors impeded him from switching sides. Giallorossi icon Aldair is skeptical the move will come together in the future either: “I don’t think the transfer will happen. He’s very good. There was a lot of chatter last summer."

Santos general manager Gallo has backed Marcos Leonardo to leave in the next transfer window, after Roma failed to come an agreement over the summer.

Santos Open January Exit Door for Roma Target Leonardo

September 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Brazil, Brazilian Football, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Transfer Market

Santos general manager Alexandre Gallo has backed Marcos Leonardo to leave in the next transfer window, after Roma failed to come an agreement over the summer. Although Leonardo is touted to face extra competition come winter, Roma are still in pole position to win the transfer race.

Roma Utterly Confident About Purchasing Marcos Leonardo

September 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma might face new competitors for Marcos Leonardo ahead of the January window, but they believe they already have an agreement with Santos in the bag. They came within a hair’s width from snapping up the talent in the summer. However, the deal collapsed over circumstances beyond their control.

Roma Not Planning to Give Up Chase of Brazilian Prodigy

September 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma couldn’t strike a deal to onboard Marcos Leonardo this summer, but their interest hasn’t waned, and they’ll try again in the future. The Giallorossi bounced back nicely, adding Romelu Lukaku and Sardar Azmoun to round out their frontline, although on loan. Tiago Pinto dished on the matter.

Marcos Leonardo won’t join Roma this summer, as Santos took him off the market, but the Giallorossi remain very keen on a January addition,

Marcos Leonardo Confirms State of Negotiation with Roma

August 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Marcos Leonardo won’t join Roma this summer, as Santos took him off the market, but the Giallorossi remain very keen on a January addition, which they will try to seal in short order. The prodigy confirmed the turn of events: "What happened hurts me and the club."

Roma have scheduled a meeting with Atalanta to finalize the Duvan Zapata deal. The operation slowed down because of the opening round.

Roma Set Up Potentially Decisive Summit with Atalanta

August 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have scheduled a meeting with Atalanta to finalize the Duvan Zapata deal. The operation slowed down because of the opening round. La Dea just lost El Bilal Touré for months to a major thigh injury, but they could still part ways with their stalwart if their demands were fulfilled.

Roma are struggling to make Santos cave for Marcos Leonardo despite the wish of the player and the help of his agent Rafaela Pimenta.

Roma Keen to Arrange Marcos Leonardo Winter Arrival Next Week

August 20, 2023 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma will accelerate talks with Santos to capture the signature of up-and-coming forward Marcos Leonardo at the start of next week. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Italians are hellbent on closing a long-running dialogue with the Brazilian outfit and securing the youngster's arrival in January 2024.

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