Santiago Castro will be the new reinforcement for Roma in exchange for 35 million euros: how much does Vélez get from the deal

Santiago Castro is one step away from making one of the biggest leaps in his career. After establishing himself at Bologna, the Argentine forward will continue his journey at Roma, which has reached an agreement to acquire him in a deal close to 35 million euros.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Italian capital club will pay 30 million euros fixed plus another 5 in variables to secure the 21-year-old attacker. In the coming days, the former Vélez player will travel to the Italian capital for a medical examination and, if no issues arise, will sign a long-term contract before joining the team coached by Gian Piero Gasperini.

For its part, this transfer will represent significant news for Fortín. Although the Liniers club did not retain a percentage of a future sale or a capital gains clause when transferring the forward to Bologna, it will receive around one million euros thanks to FIFA's solidarity mechanism, which rewards training institutions for the international transfers of their players.

With this transfer, the attacker will face a new challenge at one of the most important clubs in Serie A. In addition to competing in the Champions League, he will share the squad with his compatriots Paulo Dybala and Matías Soulé, who are already part of Roma.

Now, with the agreement practically closed between both clubs, the former Vélez player is preparing to take a new step in his career and become one of the most important signings in the Italian transfer market.

Santi Castro's numbers at Bologna

Since his arrival at the Italian club in early 2024, the Buenos Aires forward has played 6,500 minutes, spread over 105 matches, in which he scored 22 goals, provided 13 assists, and received 15 yellow cards. In terms of titles, he won 1: Coppa Italia 2025.