Grêmio would be eyeing the signing of defender Zaid Romero, currently at Club Brugge. According to journalist Diego Torbes Bagé, the defender would be part of the Rio Grande do Sul team’s planning for the 2025 season.
The idea would be to incorporate young players, but who already had experience focused on international football on their resume. Values for negotiation have not yet been discussed.
Who is Zaid Romero, a player in Grêmio’s sights?
Argentinean, Zaid Romero is 25 years old and plays as a defender in Europe. The player has some characteristics that caught the attention of Grêmio. Among them, good aerial play, technical qualities and security in defense.
At Brugge, he arrived in September this year and has a contract until 2028. Revealed by Godoy Cruz, he had spells at teams such as Villa Dálmine, LDU and Estudiantes.
Zaid Romero’s trip to Europe was agreed for 6 million euros, approximately R$33.3 million at the time, with Estudiantes being his last South American trip.
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Grêmio negotiations: reinforcements for 2025
Grêmio’s negotiations, including the change of coach, are embryonic. There are, however, some players that the club has been talking to, in addition to analyzing who the new coach will be.
- Fábio Carille: on the market after the Series B title with Santos. He is in conversation with Grêmio and is Felipão’s favorite name.
- Thiago Carpini: coach who avoided Vitória’s relegation received contact from Grêmio.
- Canobbio: Athletico striker could leave the club after relegation to Serie B. Grêmio would be one of those interested in him.
- Bolasie: the French striker, also of Congolese nationality, is of interest to Grêmio. He stood out for Criciúma in the last Brasileirão.
- Lucas Ronier: Coritiba’s promise, 20-year-old striker would have been approached by Grêmio, but other clubs, including in Europe, would be competitors.
- Zaid Romero: in the sights of Grêmio who are looking for a young player, but with experience.
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