Leonardo Balerdi
27-Year-Old
Roma
Serie A
Joins Roma on loan
Balerdi has joined Roma from Marseille on an initial loan deal that includes an option to make the move permanent.
ANALYSIS
Balerdi arrives in Rome after establishing himself as a regular presence in Marseille's back line and should immediately compete for significant minutes in central defense. The 27-year-old brings composure in possession, physicality and the ability to progress the ball from the back, giving Roma another experienced option in the heart of defense. His versatility across different defensive setups should also help him earn a prominent role during the campaign.
Balerdi arrives in Rome after establishing himself as a regular presence in Marseille's back line and should immediately compete for significant minutes in central defense. The 27-year-old brings composure in possession, physicality and the ability to progress the ball from the back, giving Roma another experienced option in the heart of defense. His versatility across different defensive setups should also help him earn a prominent role during the campaign.
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Returns to team training
Balerdi (calf) has returned to team training after missing the match against Strasbourg and but remains out of the squad due to an imminent transfers, the club posted.
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Set to return soon
Balerdi (calf) could be back available in the next few days after missing the weekend match against Strasbourg, as coach Bruno Genesio said in a press conference relayed by ActuLigue 1 that the tests were reassuring and the defender should resume training at the start of the week before being available against Monaco.
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Left out of squad for Strasbourg opener
Balerdi (calf) is not in Marseille's squad for Friday's season opener against Strasbourg.
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Uncertain for season opener
Balerdi is uncertain for Friday's season opener against Strasbourg due to a calf alert, according to coach Bruno Genesio. "Balerdi is uncertain for Strasbourg because of a calf alert."
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Felt cramps, nothing serious
Balerdi felt cramps in Sunday's 3-1 friendly win over Athletic Bilbao, though nothing serious, according to Massilia Zone.
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Newcastle showing interest
Newcastle United are showing interest in signing Balerdi, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
The Magpies need to bolster their defensive line for the 2025/26 campaign and Balerdi is one of the team's top targets. They're not alone in the race to sign the defender, though. Juventus are also open to signing the 26-year-old Argentina international.
The Magpies need to bolster their defensive line for the 2025/26 campaign and Balerdi is one of the team's top targets. They're not alone in the race to sign the defender, though. Juventus are also open to signing the 26-year-old Argentina international.