It is claimed that Beşiktaş gave the green light for the transfer of the Italian star, whose contract with Roma has expired. The black-whites, who stepped into the release market, aim to instantly strengthen their midfield.
Beşiktaş pressed the button to transfer AS Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini, whose contract has expired. With the release of the Italian star, the black-and-white club put into action its plan to carry its Serie A experience to the Super League. It is claimed that the negotiations regarding Pellegrini's future at Roma, which ended in the summer of 2024, were initiated by Beşiktaş.
According to information in the Italian press, Beşiktaş officials contacted Pellegrini's representatives and obtained the necessary permissions for the player's transfer. It is anticipated that Pellegrini, who is close to joining the Red-Whites squad, will add creativity and experience to Beşiktaş's midfield. In 2023-24, Pellegrini's last season in Rome, he played in 32 Serie A matches and scored 5 goals and 4 assists.
With the Italian midfielder joining Beşiktaş, a radical change is expected in the team's offensive organization. It is stated that the black-whites also clarified the player's personal conditions in order to complete the transfer. Roma's sporting director, Tiago Pinto, said in his statement on the subject, "Decisions regarding Pellegrini's future depend on the player's preferences.
" On the Beşiktaş side, it is noted that the final stage has been reached for the transfer to become official and the player's health checks are expected to be completed. With the transfer of Pellegrini, Beşiktaş aims to achieve balance in both defense and attack in the midfield. With the arrival of the Italian star, the team is expected to show a more assertive performance in the Europa League.
If the transfer is completed, it is expected that the black-whites will start the new season with a strong squad. Read at Hürriyet Spor
Adding an experienced midfielder like Pellegrini to its squad via a free transfer would be a great gain for Beşiktaş, both sportingly and financially. With the arrival of the Italian star, it is predicted that the team will experience a serious increase in creativity and leadership. At the same time, it is stated that this transfer also serves as a message to other teams in the Super League. It is noted that Beşiktaş has taken an important step towards establishing an ambitious squad for the next season with this move made in the release market.
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