AS Roma have closed another chapter in their summer transfer saga with a painful farewell: Crysencio Summerville is set to leave the club for Al Hilal. After intense negotiations and a verbal agreement reached, the player has given the green light to his move to Saudi Arabia. Roma, who fought until the last moment to keep him, will receive £55 million plus £10 million in add-ons from West Ham, the club that secured the Dutch winger’s services. The news, confirmed by trusted sources, marks another step in Roma’s squad rebuilding, as they now turn their attention to their next fixture on 2026-08-08 away to Brighton.

What exactly happened?

The situation unblocked in the last hours after days of uncertainty. Crysencio Summerville, 25, chose to accept Al Hilal’s offer, which outbid European clubs with a lucrative financial proposal. Roma, who had included him in their technical plans for this season, had to concede in the face of the player’s determination and the strength of the Saudi offer. West Ham, the third party in the deal, secured the winger’s rights and will pocket a significant profit of £65 million between the base fee and bonuses. The Giallorossi board has now authorized Summerville to complete his medicals with Al Hilal, a formality that seals the end of his time in Trigoria.

Why this exit weighs on AS Roma

Summerville, who joined on loan from Leeds in January 2025, made his mark at Roma with 5 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions. His departure comes amid a summer of major changes for Daniele De Rossi’s side, fresh off a third-place finish in Serie A with 73 points, 23 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses - a record that leaves them 14 points behind leaders Inter. The coach, tasked with reshaping the squad, will now need to find a replacement for the right-wing role, especially after the recent 0-2 loss to Hellas Verona on 2026-05-24, the last match before the summer break. The team, however, closes the season with a +28 goal difference (59 scored, 31 conceded) and a five-game winning streak in their final five matches, showing room for improvement despite the high-profile exits.

What happens next?

Summerville’s exit leaves a gap in attack, but also opens a transfer window for De Rossi. The Giallorossi, who have already invested in young talents like Tammy Abraham and Rick Karsdorp, may now target a profile similar to the Dutchman’s to maintain continuity. Financially, the £55 million received represents a significant profit for the club, which can reinvest in the squad to strengthen the defense - a weak spot last season. Meanwhile, season-ticket sales for the new campaign are already underway, with Roma preparing to face Brighton on 2026-08-08 in a clash that could prove crucial for their Premier League debut. Roma’s transfer market, then, remains in motion: after the exits, it’s time for the arrivals.