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Rodrigo Mora Arrives in Rome: Enthusiastic Welcome, Medicals, and Contract Signing Details

September 1, 2026Pablo Navarro2 мин

The long-awaited moment has arrived: Rodrigo Mora is in Italy and poised to become a new AS Roma player, while the club also considers midfield reinforcements. The Portuguese prodigy touched down at Ciampino Airport, slightly delayed from his scheduled arrival, and was met by an immens

The long-awaited moment has arrived: Rodrigo Mora is in Italy and poised to become a new AS Roma player, while the club also considers midfield reinforcements. The Portuguese prodigy touched down at Ciampino Airport, slightly delayed from his scheduled arrival, and was met by an immense crowd of approximately 400 Giallorossi supporters, who gave him a warm first embrace for his new journey. After posing for selfies and signing autographs, he will now proceed to the final formalities: medical examinations essential for signing a contract that will tie him to the club until 2031.

Mora Lands in Rome: The Fans' Embrace

Ciampino Airport briefly transformed into a vibrant Giallorossi celebration. Despite a delay from the initially planned time, Mora was welcomed by around 400 Roma fans, eager to offer him their initial greetings. The Portuguese player paused to interact with supporters, taking selfies and signing autographs, before heading to the appointments that will finalize his transfer. This initial experience provided a taste of the enthusiasm awaiting him in the capital and a glimpse of the high expectations the club has for the young talent.

Medical Tests and Signing: Then He'll Be Available for Gasperini

The schedule now includes medical examinations, the final step before signing the contract. Once the customary checks are completed, Mora will officially ink his agreement with Roma, committing him to the club until June 30, 2031. The transfer from Porto was a permanent deal valued at €25 million, with an additional 50% sell-on clause. Roma can remove this sell-on clause by paying another €25 million to the Portuguese club. Tomorrow, after completing all bureaucratic procedures, the 19-year-old will be at the disposal of Gian Piero Gasperini. For Mora, this marks the beginning of the most anticipated phase: on the field, under the guidance of the new coach and wearing the Giallorossi jersey.

Roma has made a significant investment in a player considered among the most promising prospects in Portuguese football. Mora brings technical skill, creativity, and strong one-on-one ability, qualities that are expected to add unpredictability to Roma's attacking department. Now, however, words and figures will give way to action. Rome has welcomed Rodrigo Mora, and Mora is ready to get to know Roma: tomorrow, his new chapter under Gasperini's management will officially commence.