Roma attempting to close deal for 20-year-old Ziolkowski

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Peter Young | Last updated Aug 4, 2025 8:32 AM ET

Various outlets in Italy are reporting that Roma are attempting to close a surprise deal for 20-year-old Legia Warsaw defender Jan Ziolkowski, who has also been linked with a move to join fellow Serie A side Udinese.

Reports Roma closing in on Ziolkowski deal

The Giallorossi are in contact with representatives from Legia Warsaw to discuss a deal for the Poland U20 international, according to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio.

Updates confirm that Roma will speak with Legia Warsaw again on Monday afternoon in an attempt to close a deal for the promising young centre-back.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Udinese are also among the clubs interested in signing Ziolkowski this summer, but Di Marzio claims that the proposal from Kosta Runjaic’s side has since been turned down.

Stood at 6’4 in height, Ziolkowski is a traditional centre-back, and is coming in off the back of his first full season in senior football, during which he made 28 appearances across all competitions for the Legia first team.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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