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Heads to Roma Ghilardi has signed a contract with Roma until 2030 upon completing a move from Hellas Verona.

Impact Ghilardi jumps to a big team following a breakout season during which he notched 44 tackles, 30 interceptions, 102 clearances and 15 blocks in 24 matches, contributing to five clean sheets. He'll compete with Zeki Celik and Marash Kumbulla to start next to Gianluca Mancini and Evan N'Dicka in the back three. Instead, Verona replaced him with Unai Nunez and Enzo Ebosse.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles against Empoli Ghilardi had one cross (zero accurate), eight clearances, two interceptions and four tackles (all won) in Sunday's 2-1 win against Empoli.

Impact Ghilardi turned in a strong shift like the whole Verona rearguard despite conceding one goal. He eventually became a starter in his maiden Serie A season, showing well for the most part and notching 44 tackles, 30 interceptions, 102 clearances and 15 blocks in 24 displays (21 starts), with five clean sheets.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Completes disqualification Ghilardi cleared a one-game suspension in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Inter.

Impact Ghilardi was given the standard punishment following a straight red card and will likely get his starting spot back over Martin Frese and Flavius Daniliuc. He has notched multiple tackles and clearances in his last six outings, totaling 14 (eight won) and 25 clearances, with either interceptions and one block, helping shut down the opponents thrice during such a stretch.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off late against Cagliari Ghilardi had two tackles (one won), two clearances and one interception before receiving a straight red card in the 87th minute of Monday's game against Cagliari.

Impact Ghilardi had a passable display in the back, putting up a decent amount of stats but was expelled in the final minutes of the game due to a high-legged tackle on an opponent. He'll be unavailable for Saturday's game versus Inter. Flavius Daniliuc and Martin Frese are the next men up in the back since Pawel Dawidowicz (undisclosed) will likely stay on the mend.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in loss Ghilardi had two off-target shots and made five tackles (three won), five clearances and one interception during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Roma.

Impact Ghilardi had another busy day at the heart of the defense, clearing everything that went onto his way while also posting a season high in tackles. After being in and out of the starting XI during the first half of the campaign, the center-back looks like an integral part of the team right now, with six starts over the last seven matches and 12 tackles, 28 clearances, seven clearances and three clean sheets accumulate during this stretch.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to face Fiorentina Ghilardi served a one-game disqualification in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Milan.

Impact Ghilardi will return against Fiorentina next Sunday and will compete with Pawel Dawidowicz, Nicolas Valentini and Flavius Daniliuc to start in a pair of spots in the back. He has recorded nine tackles (seven won), nine interceptions and 15 clerances in his lat five displays, helping keep one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Disqualified for Verona game Ghilardi had two clearances, one interception and one tackle and was cautioned for the fifth time in Saturday's 5-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Ghilardi had a challenging display like the rest of the defense in the romp and will have to miss the next contest due to yellow-card accumulation. Pawel Dawidowicz or Nicolas Valentini will take his place in the back versus Milan on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three clearances versus Lazio Ghilardi (illness) had one inaccurate cross, two tackles (one won), two interceptions and three clearances in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Ghilardi returned after missing one game and didn't have blunders but wasn't great either in the romp. He has started in the last five matches he was available for, tallying eight tackles (four won), five interceptions, 17 clearances and five blocks and contributing to one clean sheet.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Lazio clash Ghilardi (illness) "has recovered fully," coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Ghilardi will return from a one-game absence and could reclaim his starting job over Giangiacomo Magnani. He had gotten the nod four times in a row before falling ill, registering nine tackles (four won), five interceptions, 18 clearances and five blocks, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Napoli bout Ghilardi is absent for Sunday's game versus Napoli due to the flu, TeleNuovo reported.

Impact Ghilardi was in line for another start but fell in overnight after making the trip and stayed at the hotel. Giangiacomo Magnani returned to the XI in relief. He'll look to recuperate for next Sunday's home game against Lazio.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Second successive start Ghilardi generated three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 defeat against Monza. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 44th minute.

Impact Ghilardi led a punchless Verona attack from the backline Monday, leading the team with three shots attempted and two shots on goal. More to the center-back's skillset, he made two interceptions and four clearances over his 90-minute shift. The talented young Italian made 37 appearances (35 starts) during the 2023/2024 season in Serie B with Sampdoria. Having now made his first two appearances each as a starter, in Verona's most recent two fixtures, it looks as if Verona were slowly integrating Ghilardi into Serie A football.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE