Parma signs David Romero for $10 million
Argentine forward David Romero joins Parma in a $10 million deal. The 23-year-old has already scored 11 goals in 19 games with Tigre.
The news was confirmed by the Gazzetta di Parma, which reported that Romero will travel to Italy for a medical checkup and sign a five-year contract.
Parma accelerated the negotiations for one of the top scorers in the local tournament and agreed with Tigre to acquire the 100% of his transfer. The Victoria club will also keep a plus-value in case of a future transfer.
The numbers explain the interest generated by Romero. In the first semester, he scored 11 goals in 19 games, plus two assists, and became one of the main figures of Tigre.
A new Argentine scale in Parma
The jump to Europe will have a particularity for Romero. He will not land in a foreign locker room to Argentine footballers. Parma has Mateo Pellegrino (exVélez), Mariano Troilo (exBelgrano), Christian Ordóñez (exVélez), Franco Carboni (exInter) and Lautaro Valenti (exLanús).
The Argentine colony could add another member. Parma agreed to the arrival on loan of Thomas De Martis, 18-year-old forward from Lanús and the U-20 national team, for a season, with the possibility of extending the loan for another year and an option to buy.
What's next?
The arrival of Romero in Parma opens new possibilities for the Italian club. With the acquisition of the Argentine forward, Parma becomes one of the most interesting teams in the Serie A.
At this moment, Argentina is at the top of the 2026 World Cup, with 9 points and 3 wins without losing. The arrival of Romero in Parma could be a blow to the Argentine team, but also opens new opportunities for the young player.
