AS Roma have secured the services of Artem Dovbyk from La Liga side Girona for a fee of €30.5 million.
AS Roma Sign Artem Dovbyk From Girona
Roma confirmed the signing of Dovbyk via a statement shared on its website which read: “AS Roma are delighted to welcome Artem Dovbyk into the Giallorossi family!”
Artem Dovbyk becomes 6th signing of AS Roma this summer, having already signed Matías Soulé, Enzo Le Fée, Angeliño, Samuel Dahl and Mathew Ryan.
Dovbyk ended the 2023/24 La Liga campaign as the league’s top scorer with 24 goals in 36 appearances.
The Ukrainian was breathtaking in front of goal last season, helping Girona to a 3rd-place finish in La Liga last term.
AS Roma have been searching for a striker all through the summer after Romelu Lukaku exited the club at the end of the 2023/24 season following the expiration of his loan deal.
Given the amount spent to acquire him, Artem Dovbyk will certainly be saddled with Roma’s goalscoring responsibilities in the upcoming season.
Dovbyk’s biggest competitor for the arrowhead position will be former Chelsea star Tammy Abraham.
It will be fascinating to see how that battle unfolds, as manager Daniele De Rossi looks to make the best decision for his side.
AS Roma ended the 2023/24 Serie A campaign in 6th position and they will be hoping for better fortunes in the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has tagged the acquisition a “statement signing” for majority owners The Friedkin Group.
Artem Dovbyk apparently spoke with manager Daniele De Rossi and top administrator Ryan Friedkin before opting to join AS Roma.
He will be hoping to produce magical performances with the Stadio Olimpico club in the coming years.
Reports indicate that Artem Dovbyk has signed a five-year contract with AS Roma, which will keep him at the club until 2029.
There is also a €6 million performance-based add-ons in the deal for the 27-year-old.
Who Is Artem Dovbyk?
He is a Ukrainian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Roma and the Ukraine national team.
Artem Dovbyk Personal Information?
Dovbyk was born on June 21, 1997, in Cherkasy, Ukraine, and he graduated from the Olympic Reserve Specialized Sports School Slavutych in Cherkasy.
There is no information available regarding his family, however, in 2021, he said his father wanted him to play for Manchester United.
Artem Dovbyk Market Value And Net Worth?
His market value according to Transfermkt is €35 million, while the footballer’s net worth is estimated to be between the region of €2 million – €5 million.
Artem Dovbyk’s Position?
He functions mainly as a center-forward.
Artem Dovbyk’s Achievements?
He has won just three trophies in his career, namely; 2 Danish league titles, 2 Danish Cups, and 1 Moldavian Cup.
Individually, Dovbyk has won three top-scorer awards, winning it twice in the Ukraine and once in La Liga.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Artem Dovbyk has played for several clubs in his career, including; FC Midtjylland, Dnipro, Sönderjyske, and Girona.
His Career Stats?
Dovbyk has made 198 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 89 goals and providing 25 assists across all competitions.
Internationally, Artem Dovbyk has made 31 appearances for Ukraine, scoring 10 goals and providing 4 assists.
