Alexis Saelemaekers will look to impress within the Italian capital, however ought to return subsequent summer time.
Saelemaekers was the standout performer for Milan throughout pre-season and even obtained reward from coach Paulo Fonseca who mentioned he wish to see Alexis keep.
Nevertheless, ultimately – on the ultimate day of the summer time mercato, the Belgian finds himself out of the membership and in seek for extra constant taking part in time. He joins Roma for one season, in a direct trade with Tammy Abraham who makes the other journey on the identical situations.
“Milan can affirm that Alexis Saelemaekers has joined Roma on mortgage till 30 June 2025. The Membership wish to want Alexis all the perfect this season,” an announcement reads.
The swap with Abraham was initially imagined to be everlasting and never an trade of loans, however Milan and Roma couldn’t discover an settlement on the valuations of the gamers.
The 25-year-old spent final season on mortgage at Bologna, serving to them have an historic season for the membership. He’ll now hope to impress Daniele De Rossi and make a reputation for himself at Roma.