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Roger Ibanez is headed to Saudi team Al-Ahli. While the two sides are finalizing their agreement, José Mourinho announced his departure on Instagram.

Roma Defender Ibanez Set to Join Saudi Side Al-Ahli

August 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Nottingham Forest, Roma, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roger Ibanez is headed to Al-Alhi. While the two sides are finalizing their agreement, José Mourinho announced his departure on Instagram: “Be happy, ‘garoto.’ I know you’ll miss me. Thank you for your last jersey. Now you can pay for an adequate dinner for my staff and me. Enjoy Saudi Arabia.”

Roma must improve upon their ill-discipline when they meet relegation candidates Sampdoria on Sunday at the Stadio Olimpico as Serie A returns.

Roma Defender Edging Closer to Saudi Arabia Move

August 6, 2023 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Negotiations between Roma and Al-Ahli over Roger Ibanez's shock switch to Jeddah have picked up momentum. As per Fabrizio Romano, the Brazilian defender has already agreed personal terms with the newly-promoted Saudi Pro League outfit.

Nottingham Forest reportedly intend to make a lucrative offer for Roger Ibanez, whom Roma made available since they already signed two center-backs.

Nottingham Forest Ready to Table Bid for Roma Defender

August 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Nottingham Forest, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Nottingham Forest reportedly intend to make a lucrative offer for Roger Ibanez, whom Roma made available considering they have already onboarded his replacements. The deal could move along quickly and help the Giallorossi bankroll multiple acquisitions. The Tricky Trees could propose €25M for the Brazilian center-back.

Roma have identified Roger Ibanez as the starter to cash in on to bankroll their acquisitions, but there has been no decent offer for him.

Roma Defender Ibanez for Sale But No Good Bids Yet

July 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Roma have identified Roger Ibanez as the starter to cash in on to bankroll their acquisitions, but there has been no good decent for him. The Giallorossi set a high price tag, €30M, to avoid other relevant sales. tThe capital side had to part ways with multiple youngsters instead.

Napoli can kick their search for a new center-back into high gear and have resumed pursuing one of their early targets for the role, Lens’ Kevin Danso.

Napoli Touted to Reignite Interest in Top Lens Defender

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli can kick their search for a new center-back into high gear with a €50M check deriving from the sale of Kim Min-Jae to Bayern Munich in their pockets, and they have resumed pursuing one of their early targets for the role, Lens’ Kevin Danso.

Rodrigo De Paul was mentioned as an early option to replenish the Juventus midfield, but Cristiano Giuntoli and co. will have to look elsewhere.

Roma Devise Strategy to Acquire Atletico Madrid Star

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma have already addressed a few needs through Bosman additions, but they necessitate one more quality midfielder and a striker to finish the job, and Rodrigo De Paul has resurfaced as an option for the first role. The Giallorossi were very keen in the past already.

Roma will soon formally announce the arrival of Evan Ndicka, but they won’t stop there as far as their defense is concerned.

Roma Plotting to Make Further Changes to Their Defense

June 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Leeds United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma will soon formally announce the arrival of Evan Ndicka, but they won’t stop there as far as their defense is concerned. The club is looking for suitors for Roger Ibanez and is eyeing a pair of possible additions. Director Tiago Pinto will spend some time in London.

Here's our Roma ratings as they were defeated 2-0 by Inter at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday after yet another poor error by Roger Ibanez.

Roma Player Ratings vs Inter: Giallorossi In Free Fall

May 6, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Inter continued in their strong run of form on Saturday as they recorded a 2-0 victory away to Roma at the Stadio Olimpico to strengthen their top-four bid. Goals from Federico Dimarco and Romelu Lukaku would wrap up a significant win for the Nerazzurri but it does not look good for Jose Mourinho's Roma who have dropped outside of the top six and are now without a win in four.

After accelerating their pursuit of Houssem Aouar, Roma are closing in on Evan N’Dicka, who’s in the same contractual situation.

Roma Concretely Going After Another Prized Free Agent

April 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Liverpool, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

After accelerating their pursuit of Houssem Aouar, Roma are closing in on Evan N’Dicka, who’s in the same contractual situation. The Giallorossi are dueling primarily with Barcelona to capture the Eintracht Frankfurt star, who will depart on a free transfer. In addition, they have been offered Roberto Firmino.

Roma Will Be Forced to Sell a Few Players Next Summer

March 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Roma will have to register a massive profit in the next transfer window to abide by the Financial Fair Play. They’ll have to make some decisions about which cornerstone to sell. The departure of Nicolò Zaniolo partially helps, but it wasn’t enough to meet the parameters.

Roger Ibanez played a key role in Roma’s demise in the Derby for a third time. The defender picked up two yellow cards in just 32 minutes.

Lazio Fans Sneer at Ibanez for Yet Another Derby Error

March 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Roger Ibanez played a key role in Roma’s demise in the Derby for a third time. The defender picked up two yellow cards in just 32 minutes Sunday, forcing his side to play with a one-man disadvantage for more than an hour, considering the added time.

Roma Player Ratings vs Lazio: Ibanez Sees Red in Olimpico Battle

March 19, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell Italian Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Roma struggled to keep their cool as Roger Ibanez saw red at the Stadio Olimpico in their 1-0 loss to Lazio. The Biancocelesti would pick up a 1-0 win thanks to a Mattia Zaccagni goal in the second half as they now move five points ahead of their city rivals.

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