Monza Secure Roma Defender Jan Ziolkowski in €18m Option Deal
Monza have agreed a season-long loan deal with Roma for defender Jan Ziolkowski. The transfer gives Monza the option to make the move permanent for a reported fee of €18m at the end of the campaign.
The 21-year-old central defender moves north to secure consistent first-team action after spending one season in Rome.
Jan Ziolkowski
playerDuring his year with Roma, the young defender made 18 appearances in Serie A plus four in the Europa League. Five of those domestic league outings came as a starter.
How Jan Ziolkowski Fits Into Monza’s Defensive Setup
Ziolkowski adds physical presence and top-flight Serie A experience to Monza’s back line. His primary motivation for the move is gaining regular starting minutes in domestic competition.
Monza
clubWhy Roma Allowed Ziolkowski to Leave After One Season
Roma added central defenders Konstantinos Koulierakis and Leonardo Balerdi during the summer transfer window. Those arrivals cut down Ziolkowski’s path to the starting lineup and pushed the club to grant his temporary exit.
Monza’s €18m Option Clause and Roma’s Transfer Math
Monza take on Ziolkowski on an initial temporary deal through June 2027 without a mandatory requirement to purchase. Roma originally paid €6m to sign him from Legia Warsaw, meaning the full €18m clause would net the capital side a direct profit if exercised.
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