Salzburg's record transfer before the departure: Gourna-Douath on AS Roma?

Salzburg's record transfer before the departure: Gourna-Douath on AS Roma?

Salzburg, Österreich - In a surprising turn, French midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath from RB Salzburg switches to AS Roma. This transfer, which is already considered safe, is initially on a rental basis and includes a purchase option of 18 million euros, which can be converted into a purchase obligation under certain conditions, such as Laola1 . Gourna-Douath had moved from Saint-Etienne to Salzburg in the summer of 2022 for a record sum of 13 million euros and was considered a great talent. In his time with the "bulls" he only played 23 competitive games, often as a substitute.

The managing director of RB Salzburg, Rouven Schröder, expressed hope that Gourna-Douath in Italy can demonstrate its strengths. The 21-year-old himself reflected positively about his time in Austria and emphasized that he had learned a lot, even in difficult moments. Despite his manageable seasons, the player was missing in crucial games due to illness, including at the UEFA Champions League and in the ÖFB Cup quarter-finals, such as notes notes.

a change full of possibilities

gourna-douath is taken with great interest by the fans of the AS Roma, who hope that the talented midfielder can finally exhaust the potential that he was attested to in Salzburg. The offer from Italy could be a new chance for the player to prove themselves on a larger stage and to develop its football qualities in Serie A.