AS Roma has made a €25 million bid for Dutch defender Givairo Read, entering a heated market clash with Nottingham Forest. The 20‑year‑old, who featured in only 20 Feyenoord games last season due to injuries, is already at the centre of transfer talk.
Who is Givairo Read?
Givairo Read broke through Feyenoord’s academy at 18 and captained the Netherlands Under‑20 side to the 2025 European title. Since his 2024 debut he has logged 54 appearances, 5 goals and 9 assists for the Rotterdam club, showing steady progress despite limited playing time.
Why does Roma want the defender?
The Giallorossi are looking to tighten their back line after finishing 3rd in Serie A with 73 points (23 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses) and a recent run of five straight wins (WWWWW). A young, already‑captain at youth level can bring stability and leadership, key to narrowing the 14‑point gap behind leaders Inter.
What competition does Roma face?
Nottingham Forest opened bidding with a €21 million offer, coupled with a five‑year contract worth just over €20 million. Other European giants – Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Manchester City – expressed interest back in November 2025, yet have not submitted concrete bids.
What are the future implications?
Should the deal close with Roma, the club will add a defender with international experience and growth potential, fitting into a squad that has already scored 59 goals and conceded 31 this season (+28 goal difference). Moreover, Roma’s next fixture against Parma (home, 14 Feb 2027) could see Read ready to defend the Giallorossi’s net, helping to cement the third‑place standing.
What does the market indicate?
Feyenoord aims to keep Read under contract until 2029, but Roma’s €25 million offer, already agreed on personal terms, may force the Dutch side to rethink its strategy. The final decision will hinge on financial assessments and the young defender’s desire for a new challenge in Serie A.
