Al Hilal have completed the signing of Summerville, ending Roma’s hopes of bringing the Dutch winger to Serie A. Reports around the move had suggested Roma were close, but the Saudi club ultimately made the decisive push and secured the player instead.
The transfer is another setback for Roma in the market, with the club now missing out on a target who had appeared to be within reach. Summerville had been linked with a move to the Giallorossi, yet Al Hilal moved in strongly and changed the direction of the deal.
What added extra attention to the announcement was Al Hilal’s reaction afterward. The club appeared to mock Roma with the line, “All roads lead to Al Riyadh,” a clear play on Rome’s famous saying and a message tied directly to the transfer battle.
The move underlines Al Hilal’s growing pull in the transfer market and highlights the challenge European clubs can face when competing for sought-after players. For Roma, the focus now shifts to how they respond after losing another important target.
