Juventus and Roma Weigh Koopmeiners-Ndicka Swap

Overview

• Italian media report the clubs are exploring a summer exchange that would send Teun Koopmeiners to Roma and Evan Ndicka to Juventus, with no bids or agreements disclosed.
• Juventus are targeting a left-footed center-back for Luciano Spalletti’s setup and view Ndicka as depth or a partner for Gleison Bremer or Lloyd Kelly.
• Roma could book a major profit by selling Ndicka, who signed as a free agent in 2023 and is under contract until 2028, with reports citing a price near €40 million.
• A swap would let Juventus lower the cash outlay for a defender and manage the accounting on Koopmeiners after his €58–60 million move in 2024.
• Both clubs may adjust plans based on the race for fourth place, since Champions League qualification would change budgets and needs.