A shooting star. Here’s how to summarize Robinio Vaz’s time at Olympique de Marseille. Arriving at the club in 2024 from FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, the 18-year-old player continued his apprenticeship at the very high level. This season, Roberto De Zerbi has used it 19 times in all competitions, including only 3 times as a starter. Which didn’t stop him from shining. Indeed, he scored 4 goals and delivered 2 assists. Many said he would be a strong element of the club in the years to come. But Vaz has already left.
Vaz wants to grow and progress
Yesterday he officially joined AS Roma, who announced the good news through a press release. “AS Roma are delighted to announce the signing of Robinio Vaz from Marseille on a permanent transfer. The 18-year-old striker has signed a four-year contract, valid until 2030. In the process, the young man struck a pose with his new tunic, flocked to the number 78. Then, he spoke during an interview given to the official Louve media to discuss his choice to say yes to Roma and therefore to leave Marseille.
“I’m already very happy to be here. I wanted to thank the club and the Friedkin family for bringing me back here (…) It’s already an honor to be here. I wanted to thank the club for this invitation. Right from the start, they invited me to go watch the match against Torino. I think it was a very good match. It was beautiful to see (…) I knew AS Roma. I knew that they have one of the biggest stadiums in Italy and that they have won 9 Italian Cups (..) It’s a moment of joy. It’s a time to grow. I think I have something to prove here. »
He responds to criticism of his price
Vaz added: “Football is a passion, it’s a profession. Ever since I was little, I have wanted to play football. I think it’s more than a job. I have no other words.” He then spoke about his upcoming collaboration with Gian Piero Gasperini. “In recent years, I have seen that he is a very offensive coach. I’m a striker so I’m happy to be part of his team and the club’s project. My strengths are speed, aerial play and finishing. Qualities that should please the former Atalanta coach and the supporters.
The Roman recruit also addressed a few words to the fans. “I’m happy to be here and I look forward to seeing you again. Forza Roma. Finally, there was talk of its price, namely €25 million. An amount that some consider very high or even too high for a player who has not yet fully proven himself at the highest level. “It’s a dream to be here, I thank the Friedkins. I’m going to prove what I’m worth (in reference to its price, editor’s note). Gasp is the ideal coach for me, he will help me progress and score a lot of goals. After speaking, it’s time to act for Robinio Vaz, who has already joined the circle of OM alumni.
