Daniele Ghilardi signs with AS Roma
It's now official: Daniele Ghilardi is leaving Hellas Verona to join AS Roma.
The 22-year-old center-back has sealed a permanent move to the Italian capital club this Saturday. Roma confirmed the news in a statement, specifying that the player has signed a contract running until June 2030.
Developed at Hellas and regarded as one of the most promising young defenders in Serie A, Ghilardi will now look to take the next step in his career wearing the Giallorossi colors.
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