Dutch midfielder signs until 2029 in €140,000 transfer
AS Roma have completed the signing of Dutch midfielder Kayleigh van Dooren from AC Milan.
The versatile midfielder has agreed a contract with Roma until 2029, with the transfer fee understood to be close to €140,000.
Van Dooren will wear the No. 8 shirt for the Giallorosse as she begins a new chapter in Serie A.
A Versatile Addition
One of the most attractive aspects of the signing is Van Dooren’s versatility.
The Dutch midfielder can operate in several different midfield roles, while also having the ability to play as a second striker.
That flexibility gives Roma coach Piovani another tactical option and allows the club to use Van Dooren in different positions depending on the opposition and match situation.
From Milan to Rome
Van Dooren arrives from AC Milan, where she had been playing in Serie A.
The move means she will remain in Italy, allowing her to continue in a league she already knows while joining a Roma side with ambitions of competing for major honours.
The reported €140,000 fee represents an investment in a player who can provide versatility across multiple positions.
International Experience
Van Dooren also brings international experience from the Netherlands.
Her understanding of high-level football, combined with her ability to operate in different positions, could make her an important part of Roma’s squad.
At 27, she also arrives with valuable senior experience rather than being viewed purely as a developmental signing.
The No. 8 Shirt
Van Dooren will wear the No. 8 shirt at Roma.
The number is traditionally associated with dynamic midfielders, and her ability to contribute from different areas of the pitch makes it an appropriate fit for her new role in Rome.
Transfer Details
- Player: Kayleigh van Dooren
- Age: 27
- Nationality: Netherlands 🇳🇱
- Position: Midfielder / second striker
- Previous club: AC Milan 🇮🇹
- New club: AS Roma 🇮🇹
- Transfer fee: Approximately €140,000
- Contract: Until 2029
- Shirt number: 8️⃣
- International: Netherlands 🇳🇱
- Status: Official
What Van Dooren Brings to Roma
Van Dooren’s biggest strength for Roma could be her tactical flexibility.
She can play in multiple midfield positions and also move further forward into a second-striker role.
That gives Piovani the ability to change her role depending on the tactical requirements of each match without necessarily making a substitution.
Her familiarity with Serie A should also help her settle into the team quickly.
Transfer Tribune Verdict
A smart and versatile signing for Roma.
The reported €140,000 fee looks like a reasonable investment for a player who can fill several roles.
Van Dooren’s ability to operate across midfield and as a second striker gives Roma another tactical weapon, while her Dutch international experience adds further quality to the squad.
Now the big question is where Piovani will use his new No. 8 most often. 👀
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