rancakmedia.com – Uruguayan left-back Matias Vina has officially signed for Roma from Palmeiras in a deal of 13 million euros. In a statement, Roma explained that Vina had signed a five-year contract.
Brazilian club Palmeiras has the right to a percentage of the profits from marketing the 23-year-old in the future, although Roma did not say how much.
“I’ve dreamed of playing in Europe since I was little, and to be able to reach that direction when playing in the Roma shirt is something that makes me really happy,” Vina told Roma’s official website.
Vina has made 16 appearances for Uruguay and played in all five of her country’s games in last month’s Copa America, where they went out in the quarter-finals after losing to Colombia.
His biggest achievement was winning the 2022 Copa Libertadores with Palmeiras. He became Jose Mourinho’s 5th signing in his first season at the capital club.
Initially, Roma had secured several names such as Bryan Renolds (FC Dallas), Roger Ibanez (Atalanta), Rui Patricio (Wolves) to Eldor Shomurodov (Genoa).
Vina fills the gap left by Leonardo Spinazzola, who starred for Italy at Euro 2022 but injured his Achilles in the Azzurri’s win over Belgium in the quarter-finals, Spinazzola had surgery in early July and is expected to be out for about 6 months.
Roma will start their new Serie A season on August 22 with a home game against Fiorentina. Matias Vina from Brazilian club Palmeiras. Vina is also the Giallorossi’s 3rd signing this summer.
Via their official website, Roma said if Vina was taken for an initial fee of 13 million euros and was contracted until June 30, 2026 in the future.
In addition, there is also a bonus clause based on performance and Palmeiras’ right to receive a share of the profits from Vina’s future marketing profits.
Matias Vina will wear jersey number 5 in Jose Mourinho’s Roma team.
The joy of Matias Vina
The issue of Vina’s presence has been around for a while. Now, the 23-year-old is also happy to finally complete his move to Roma.
“I like to be expected by a prestigious club like Roma,” said Vina.
“I’ve dreamed of playing in Europe since I was a kid, and to be able to reach that direction when playing in the Roma shirt is something that makes me really happy.”
“I can’t wait to join my new coach and teammates, and run onto the pitch in front of some of our fans.”
Substitute for Leonardo Spinazzola
At this time, it was serious to bring Vina to be lined up as a replacement for left-back Leonardo Spinazzola who had to be absent for a long time due to an injury he received while defending Italy at Euro 2022 the other day.
“The presence of Matias Vina allows us to address, in the best possible way, the gap in our team that has formed after Leonardo Spinazzola’s unfortunate injury,” said Roma official Tiago Pinto.
“At the age of 23, Matias has won trophies at several different clubs, first in Uruguay and in Brazil, including the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Cup,” “He is a player with a winning mentality and great strength to develop further.” Source: AS Roma
