Portuguese Defender Tiago Djalo on the move to AS Roma from Juventus

Tiago Emanuel Embaló Djaló, the Portuguese centre-back, is on the move to AS Roma from the Italian Club football giants, Juventus. According to the latest reports by Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport, Tiago is going to relocate to the Italian Capital from Turin.

Tiago will join AS Roma on loan with the option to buy for 9 million euros plus 1 million euros in add-ons. AS Roma secured the signing of the Portuguese defender, following Kevin Danso's failed first medical tests. The pending confirmations regarding Kevin Danso's new tests will be evaluated on August 31st which is on the day, the summer transfer window closes.

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Fabrizio Romano confirms the transfer

Famous football transfer news journalist confirmed Tiago's deal on his X, with his popular catchphrase - "Here We Go."

Romano's update on his X read, "Tiago Djaló to AS Roma from Juve, here we go! Deal in place on loan with a buy option. Roma sign Djaló after Danso deal off as Kevin returns to RC Lens."

Tiago's Club Journey so far 

Tiago Djalo started his professional football career with Sporting Clube de Portugal in 2018. In the same year, Djalo scored his first goal in the second division. 

In 2019, Djalo was signed by AC Milan, however, the club had little to offer to young Djalo in terms of game time. He appeared in his only match for the club in a friendly with Novara, coming on as a second-half.

Djalo made his debut in the French Ligue 1 with Lillie in August 2019. The Portuguese defender also made his Champions League debut with Lillie featuring 87 minutes in a 1–1 draw against Valencia in the group stage. 

In 2023, Djalo suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Hence, he had to be off the field for several months. Djalo returned to Seria A with Juventus in 2024, where the club is reported to have paid a € 3.6 million transfer fee, which could rise to €5.1 million with add-ons.

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