AS Roma have completed the signing of Manu Kone from Borussia Monchengladbach for a fee of €20 – €25 million with the inclusion of add-ons, according to reports.
Kone will become Roma’s 7th signing this summer, having already secured the services of Artem Dovbyk, Matías Soulé, Enzo Le Fée and Angeliño.
The Giallorossi have also completed the signing of Samuel Dahl, Saud Abdulhamid, and Mathew Ryan this summer.
Austrian defender Kevin Danso has also joined AS Roma from French side RC Lens on loan.
Manu Kone To AS Roma
Manu Kone will sign a five-year deal with Roma, which will run until the summer of 2029.
Kone’s flight has been booked by AS Roma, with the midfielder expected to undergo his medical within the next 24 hours.
The 23-year-old, who functions primarily as a central midfielder, can also be deployed in the attacking midfield and defensive midfielder departments.
Manu Kone joined Borussia Monchengladbach from French side Toulouse for a fee of €9 million on January 21, 2021.
Kone has made 86 appearances for Borussia Monchengladbach, scoring 6 goals and providing 4 assists across all competitions.
Who Is Manu Kone?
He is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Manu Kone’s Personal Information?
Kone was born on May 17, 2001, in Colombes, France, to Ivorian parents, and he holds French and Ivorian nationality.
It is uncertain if he has any siblings, as nothing regarding such has been revealed to the public.
Manu Kone’s Market Value And Net Worth?
Kone’s market value is €20 million according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €3 million – €5 million.
Manu Kone’s Career Stats?
Manu Kone has made 145 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 12 goals and providing 5 assists in all competitions.
His Achievements?
Kone was amongst France’s contingent that won the silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Manu Kone’s Position?
He functions primarily as a central midfielder, but can also be utilized as a defensive midfielder and attacking midfielder.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Manu Kone has played for just 2 clubs in his career, namely; Borussia Monchengladbach and Toulouse.
AS Roma
The Giallorossi are winless after 2 Serie A matches in the 2024/25 season, having played out a 0-0 draw with Cagliari and a 2-1 defeat at the Stadio Olimpico to Empoli.
Daniele De Rossi’s side return to action on September 1, 2024, with a big clash against Juventus at the Allianz Stadium.
Roma occupy the 15th spot on the Serie A table, having picked up just 1 point from 2 matches.
The Rome-based are hoping to turn the corner soon, in what is expected to be a grueling campaign.
It will be fascinating to see how they fare in the coming games, with boss De Rossi understanding that his job is under threat if AS Roma’s fortunes don’t improve in the coming games.
They finished 6th in the league last campaign, with 63 points from 38 matches, and will be hoping to better that tally this term.
