Hull and Leipzig Secure Roma Duo as €32m Buyout Clauses Agreed
AS Roma have agreed terms on outgoing loan deals sending striker Robinio Vaz to Hull City and midfielder Neil El Aynaoui to RB Leipzig ahead of the transfer deadline. Hull City pay a €2 million fee to sign Vaz on loan with a €30 million option to make the transfer permanent, while RB Leipzig pay €4.5 million up front for El Aynaoui alongside a €27 million purchase option and a sell-on clause.
Vaz operates primarily as a striker, offering a direct central option in the penalty box.
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clubHull City finalized terms to add Vaz to their frontline, while RB Leipzig completed their agreement for El Aynaoui to bolster their midfield options in Germany.
Hull City Add Vaz Up Front While Roma Shift Attacking Focus
Vaz provides a physical central presence to Hull City, where he can step into the starting lineup as a dedicated forward once final approval from his representatives is completed. Roma are actively maneuvering in the market to add attacking width following his departure, submitting formal proposals for Zenit St. Petersburg winger Luiz Henrique and Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling.
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clubLecce Matchday Squad Exclusions Open Door For Replacement Wingers
Both Vaz and El Aynaoui were left out of Roma’s squad for the match against Lecce to avoid injury risks ahead of their medicals and travel. Their departures create immediate roster space for Roma, who are attempting to finalize at least one deal for a broad attacking player before the window closes.
Roma Draft In Initial Loan Fees Through Outgoing Deals
The upfront loan fees generate €6.5 million for Roma, with future purchase options adding up to €57 million if both receiving clubs trigger their clauses.
| Player | Destination Club | Loan Fee | Buy Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinio Vaz | Hull City | €2m | €30m |
| Neil El Aynaoui | RB Leipzig | €4.5m | €27m |
Angelo Mangiante (Sky Sport Italia)