Roma signs Ukrainian striker Dovbyk from Girona

The 27-year-old scored 24 goals and contributed eight assists in 36 matches last season for the Catalonian club, which finished third after being title contenders for most of the campaign.

Girona’s Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk celebrates. | Photo Credit: AFP

AS Roma has signed Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk from last season’s La Liga surprise packages Girona, the Serie A club said on Friday.

The 27-year-old scored 24 goals and contributed eight assists in 36 matches last season for the Catalonian club, which finished third after being title contenders for most of the campaign.

The details of the transfer were not disclosed, but Italian media reported the capital club will pay about 38 million euros ($41.48 million) for Dovbyk.

Our first player from Ukraine! 🇺🇦 #ASRomapic.twitter.com/r3Iuq3lB6G

— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) August 2, 2024

Manager Daniele De Rossi had been looking for more attacking options for next season after Belgian Romelu Lukaku returned to Chelsea following a loan spell.

Roma signed Argentine winger Matias Soule on Tuesday.