OFFICIAL: Roma sign Norwegian striker Ola Solbakken on a contract until June 2027

2022-11-24 16:05

OFFICIAL: Roma sign Norwegian striker Ola Solbakken on a contract until June 2027


Roma announced on the 23rd the signing of 24-year-old Norwegian winger Ola Solbakken for a contract period of four and a half years.


The club also stated in a statement that the agreement will take effect from January 2, 2023.


As for the salary of the Norwegian striker after joining Roma , various media have different opinions. Some media believe that Solbakken's annual salary is 1 million euros after tax, and the amount of bonuses varies. Some media also stated that players will receive a fixed salary of 700,000 euros after tax every year, and there are additional terms of up to 600,000 euros.


Solbakken mainly plays as a winger and has played for Ranheim and Bodø/Glimt in the past 4 years. He is regarded as a rising star in Norwegian football today, and this season also has an outstanding performance of 32 games, 11 goals and 9 assists.


"A dream come true"

Solbakken's joy cannot be expressed in words after signing with Roma. He told the club's official website: "I really wanted to be a Roma player and I worked tirelessly for it - until today it finally came true."


Solbakken also sincerely praised Roma's projects and fans: "I believe in the club's projects and plans very much, and I want to be a part of them. I am here not only to learn and improve myself, but also to show my ability."


"The Roma fans are the best I've ever seen and I can't wait to play for them."


“We are very satisfied“

As Roma's sporting director, Thiago Pinto warmly welcomed Solbakken's arrival. He said: "Before joining Roma, Solbakken had established a firm foothold in an emerging league whose competitiveness level has increased significantly in recent years."


"His age, his room to grow, his characteristics are all in line with our project: Ola has great technical ability and at the same time has the physicality that makes him a modern footballer."


"Many clubs approached him, but he chose Roma: we are very happy with that."