Roma’s Goalkeeper Shuffle: Ryan Potentially Heading to France as Gollini Emerges as Replacement Option

Reports from France and Italy suggest that AS Roma is preparing for a change in their goalkeeper lineup. The club’s current backup keeper, Maty Ryan, is rumored to be on the verge of departing the Stadio Olimpico, with a potential move to France’s Ligue 1 on the horizon. Simultaneously, Roma is already exploring options for his replacement.

According to French sources, Ligue 1 club Lens has expressed interest in acquiring the 32-year-old Australian international. The move comes in the wake of Lens selling their goalkeeper Brice Samba to Rennes. Given Ryan’s age, lack of playing time in Serie A since joining Roma, and his contract expiring in the summer, Lens is reportedly seeking a cost-effective deal.

Meanwhile, Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Roma is considering Pierluigi Gollini as a potential replacement for Ryan. The 29-year-old Gollini, currently on loan at Genoa from Atalanta, has yet to feature in a league match this season. Over the past four years, Gollini has had loan spells with several clubs including Tottenham, Fiorentina, and Napoli, but has struggled to secure a starting position.

This potential goalkeeper swap represents Roma’s efforts to adjust their squad depth while possibly providing Ryan with more playing opportunities elsewhere. The move also aligns with Lens’ need to fill the void left by Samba’s departure. As the January transfer window progresses, these developments will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.