Return to Serie A! Argentina national team defender officially swaps Atlético Madrid for Roma

Roma bolsters its backline with a proven performer.

Details: Italian side Roma has officially announced the signing of right-back Nahuel Molina from Atlético Madrid and the Argentina national team.

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The 28-year-old Argentine's transfer cost the Roman club €18 million including bonus payments. The defender has inked a deal with the Giallorossi until the summer of 2030. His annual salary will amount to €2.75 million, plus €0.75 million in bonuses.

For Molina, this marks a return to Italian football, where he previously played for Udinese before moving to Atlético Madrid in the summer of 2022.

Notably, in the 2025/26 season, the Argentine defender made 46 appearances for Atlético Madrid across all competitions, netting 2 goals and providing 4 assists. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €15 million.

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