CONFIRMED: As Roma Has Secure Centre Midfielder Matt O’Riley To A Three-year Deal Worth…
CONFIRMED: AS Roma Secure Centre Midfielder Matt O’Riley on a Three-Year Deal
AS Roma have officially confirmed the signing of Danish international Matt O’Riley, completing a significant addition to their midfield ahead of the 2025/26 Serie A campaign. The 23-year-old arrives from Celtic FC, where he enjoyed a standout season in the Scottish Premiership, capturing attention across Europe with his technical ability, vision, and goal contributions.
The Giallorossi have secured O’Riley on a three-year contract, with the deal reportedly worth around €12 million plus performance-based bonuses. This move marks Roma’s intent to refresh their midfield core with young, dynamic talent under manager Daniele De Rossi.
O’Riley, who scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions for Celtic last season, is widely praised for his versatility and intelligence on the pitch. Capable of operating as both a deep-lying playmaker and an advanced midfielder, his arrival gives Roma additional creativity and depth in the center of the park.
In his first statement as a Roma player, O’Riley expressed his excitement: “It’s a dream to join a club with such history and ambition. I’m ready to give everything for the fans and the shirt.”
Sporting Director Tiago Pinto hailed the signing as a long-term investment: “Matt is a player we have followed closely. His technical quality, work rate, and mentality fit perfectly with our project.”
O’Riley joins a midfield group that includes Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Cristante, and he is expected to compete for a starting role immediately. With Roma pushing to return to the Champions League, the addition of O’Riley may prove pivotal.