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Roma eyeing Lucumi in case of Ndicka’s exit
June 12, 2026
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Roma eyeing Lucumi in case of Ndicka’s exit
class="wp-block-paragraph">Roma could sacrifice Evan Ndicka on the altar of capital gains, given that he arrived in the capital on a free transfer.
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class="wp-block-paragraph">The Giallorossi have once again set their sights on Bologna’s Jhon Lucumì.
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class="wp-block-paragraph">The Colombian centre-back has already been linked with the Giallorossi, having been on Frederic Massara’s list a year ago.
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class="wp-block-paragraph">The 1998-born player finished the season with 43 appearances, scoring one goal and one assist.
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class="wp-block-paragraph">After a year, Roma could be back with a strong interest in Lucumì.
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class="wp-block-paragraph">As reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, the Colombian defender’s future is up in the air, and the Giallorossi are evaluating his profile in the event of Evan Ndicka’s departure.
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class="wp-block-paragraph">The 1998-born defender would prefer to remain in Italy, avoiding a move abroad. Lucumì, however, isn’t just being sought by Roma.
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class="wp-block-paragraph">Juventus are also strongly pursuing him, as Luciano Spalletti highly values the Colombian defender, who will be a key player during the World Cup. This opportunity could influence the transfer market surrounding the Bologna player.