Three Argentinians in three years – that’s how Roma does business. First, Paulo Dybala arrived in 2022, then Leandro Paredes the year later, and now Matias Soule to complete the trio from Argentina. The negotiation lasted several weeks, and the 21-year-old finally signed a five-year deal worth 2 million euros per season.🤝 Benvenuto alla Roma, Matias Soulé! 🇦🇷#ASRoma pic.twitter.com/6za2d2nV47— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) July 30, 2024 The Giallorossi hence continue with the reconstruction of the team, this time willing to break the bank, compared to some previous transfer windows. Soule’s move to the capital of Italy cost Roma 26 million euros plus the 4 million worth of add-ons. In total, Roma have invested more than 58 million euros so far, and without Artem Dovbyk, who is supposed to join very soon and cost more than all the other newcomers.Turnaround: Dovbyk on his way to RomeHowever, none of the previous reinforcements were welcomed like Soule was. The winger arrived in Rome late at night two days ago, but that didn’t stop hundreds – if not thousands – of fans from greeting him at the airport and giving him a welcome that many more renowned names didn’t have. Speaking to Roma TV, Soule expressed his gratitude, claiming he didn’t expect that number of fans.”My warm welcome at the airport? It was beautiful, I didn’t expect it. I knew there were a few people, but not like this. I would never have imagined this in my life. I’m really happy. I thank the Friedkin family, who brought me here – they did everything to bring me. It’s a dream for me to be here. They wanted me, just as I also wanted to be here. I can’t wait to get started,” stated the youngster.Dybala 🫂 Soulé#ASRoma pic.twitter.com/km3dtpwliN— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) July 30, 2024 Asked about Paredes and Dybala’s influence on his decision to move to Rome, he admitted they greatly affected it and eventually convinced him to become their teammate.”Paredes and Dybala? As soon as the first rumors circulated that I could come, they told me about everything that happens here. About how good it was to play for this club, I also asked them everything. Every day we talked more and more with Paulo, and he told me: “Come on, I’ll wait for you here. I have the place free for you…” Soule said.The 21-year-old joined Juventus from the Argentinian Velez already at 16 but wore the Old Lady’s jersey only 21 times – mainly coming off the bench – and scored one goal. Last season, he was loaned to Serie A side Frosinone and drew attention to himself there, netting 11 goals in 36 appearances.##NAJAVA_MECA_8242118##
