Reports from Portuguese press claim Roma are set to sign Serbian international goalkeeper Mile Svilar as a free agent this summer. The 22-year-old currently plays for Benfica and his existing contract will expire on July 1.
Portuguese sports paper O Jogo and Sky Sport Italia report that Roma are on the verge of completing a deal with Svilar to join them next season.
Svilar has been linked with moves to a number of Europe’s elite clubs but Roma look set to beat them to the promising youngster.
Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Roma coach Jose Mourinho is a long-term admirer of Svilar and a deal is very close:
AS Roma are in advanced talks to sign Mile Svilar from Benfica, personal terms almost agreed. His contract runs out in June – Roma want to reach an agremeent with Benfica on compensation. ???? #ASRoma
José Mourinho wants Svilar since long time – deal now more than close. pic.twitter.com/hz99lLuT1f
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 4, 2022
