Roma are exploring Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi as a potential deputy for Donyell Malen, but any move hinges on offloading Artem Dovbyk — whose €3.5m salary and market interest (including Genoa) complicate negotiations. Club Brugge’s valuation sits near €30m, so Roma are weighing expensive investment against cheaper alternatives like Andrea Pinamonti and Roberto Piccoli to balance the squad and finances.
Roma target Nicolo Tresoldi as depth for Donyell Malen
Roma have identified 21-year-old Nicolo Tresoldi as a high-upside option to back up Donyell Malen. The young forward — born in Cagliari but developed in Germany and later at Club Brugge — impressed last season with a strong goals-and-assists return, making him an appealing profile for a club that favours youthful upside.
Tresoldi profile and price tag
Tresoldi offers mobility, goal threat and proven numbers: around 23 goals and nine assists in a busy campaign, plus a productive record for Italy’s U21s. Club Brugge’s asking price is reported near €30m including bonuses, a significant premium over the fee they paid to acquire him previously. Roma will have to weigh immediate impact versus investment risk.
Sale of Artem Dovbyk is pivotal
Any acceleration on Tresoldi appears tied to moving Artem Dovbyk on. Dovbyk has attracted interest from clubs in Spain and Italy — Genoa among them — but his €3.5m annual wage complicates straightforward transfers. Roma could subsidise part of that salary or pursue a loan-to-buy structure, but that would reduce immediate incoming funds and delay permanent transfer revenue.
Financial trade-offs and squad planning
Selling Dovbyk would free budget and roster space to pursue a player like Tresoldi; failing that, Roma face a choice between spending for an immediate-quality deputy or finding cheaper alternatives. The club’s recruitment history shows a willingness to invest in promising youngsters, but they also prioritize balancing the books.
Cheaper alternatives: Pinamonti and Piccoli
Roma have monitored more affordable options such as Andrea Pinamonti — valued in the €15–20m range — and Roberto Piccoli. Both offer expedient, lower-cost solutions to provide backup minutes and different stylistic options, allowing Roma to preserve funds for other positions or future windows.
Why this matters for Roma's attack
Donyell Malen is set to carry the bulk of minutes, so the deputy role is not a marquee priority. Still, depth matters across a long season with European commitments. Signing a striker like Tresoldi would add upside and competition; choosing a cheaper veteran or a stopgap would prioritise financial flexibility over long-term development.
Outlook and likely scenarios
A likely path: Roma attempt to sell Dovbyk first, then decide whether to meet Club Brugge’s valuation for Tresoldi or pivot to a cheaper alternative. If Dovbyk’s exit stalls, Roma may opt for an economical deputy to avoid overpaying. Conversely, a clean sale could trigger a genuinely ambitious move for a young forward with high upside.
Final analysis
This is a measured window for Roma: the club must balance immediate squad needs with fiscal prudence. Tresoldi ticks boxes as a long-term asset, but his price forces a trade-off.
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Roma’s decision will reveal whether they prioritise short-term depth behind Malen or invest now in a potential future starter.
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