“Marash Kumbulla is officially an AS Roma player,” the club said in a tweet on Thursday afternoon. Marash Kumbulla has arrived in the Italian capital for his medical at Roma, ahead of his move from Hellas Verona. He moved to Rome as a student, one dreaming of becoming a PE teacher, having gained Italian citizenship following Italy’s annexation of Albania in the inter-war period. A former striker, a former coach… and a former champion of Italy too. DI BRAND MANAGEMENT S.R.L. After finally ending his working relationship with football, Krieziu would go on to open a dry cleaners – continuing to live in Rome and support Roma as a fan. The Train from Tirana, who found a home in the Italian capital. Il difensore del Verona sbarcherà nella capitale nel pomeriggio e a seguire sosterrà le visite mediche a Villa Stuart. He made 25 Serie A appearances in 2019/20, as well as one in the Coppa Italia, scoring once. Including the wartime seasons, Krieziu represented the club for a total of eight campaigns – during which he scored 33 goals in 135 appearances. Marash Kumbulla is officially an #ASRoma player! Ecco le sue parole: "La Roma è l’unica squadra che ha schierato tre difensori centrali nati dopo il 1996. Kubulla played 28 competitive games with the Gialloblu. @dariomarchetti7 pic.twitter.com/wBGDnOntqw, Watch Serie A live in the UK on Premier Sports for just £9.99 per month including live LaLiga, Eredivisie, Scottish Cup Football and more. Marash Kumbulla is officially a Roma player having completed his move from Hellas Verona. The 20-year-old was one of Verona’s standouts in 2019/20 as they impressed in Serie A. pic.twitter.com/aoPdBHrDGz, — AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) September 17, 2020. It had been reported that the Albanian would pen a five-year deal in Rome worth €2 million a season and Verona will receive €31m for his services. ‘Roma is the ideal place to continue my career.’ The 20-year-old completed the transfer from Hellas Verona on loan for €3m with obligation to buy for a further €22m plus up to €3.5m in bonuses. The report claims he will sign a five-year contract worth €1.5m a season plus bonuses. With the signing of Marash Kumbulla, we look back at the first – and previously only - Albanian player to have played for Roma… When Marash Kumbulla was born, in February 2000, Naim Krieziu was a distinguished man of 82 years. and moves on after two seasons in the first-team squad. Marash Kumbulla is close to joining Roma after the Giallorossi reached an agreement with Hellas Verona for the talented defender. Roma sign Smalling from Manchester United, Inter keep hold of Nainggolan, say goodbye to Joao Mario and Asamoah, Confusion as Smalling to Roma from Manchester United not yet official. La Roma è vicinissima a Marash Kumbulla per la difesa, lo rivela la redazione di Sky: la mossa per il classe 2000 dell'Hellas Verona è la risposta alle difficoltà emergenti per Smalling, con lo United che nelle ultime ore ha declinato l'ultima proposta. Visit: https://www.premiersports.com/subscribenow, https://www.premiersports.com/subscribenow, Serie A deadline day: all the completed transfers. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. His assists for Amedeo Amadei were one of the key elements of the 1941-42 season, where Roma would eventually win the title. https://www.transfermarkt.com/marash-kumbulla/profil/spieler/371371 The 20-year-old looked to be a target for the likes of Inter and Lazio, but neither side were willing to close a deal. “The appreciation for the work you have done cannot be separated from the recognition of all the hard work you did with Mister [Alfredo] Foni last season,” the letter said. After retiring from the game he tried his had at coaching, although he enjoyed less success in the fold. Marash Kumbulla si appresta a diventare un nuovo giocatore della Roma. – P.IVA VAT 09305501000 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. L’AS Roma rende noto di aver sottoscritto con l’Hellas Verona gli accordi per l’acquisto a titolo temporaneo, fino al 30 giugno 2022, dei diritti alle prestazioni sportive del calciatore