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Deportivo de La Coruña has revived its pursuit of left-back Angeliño (Ángel Tasende) from AS Roma, with the transfer progressing after weeks of financial hurdles. The 27-year-old Spaniard, who left A Coruña as a youth to train at Manchester City, is reportedly close to returning on loan with a purchase option, according to Italian insiders Fabrizio Romano and Mateo Moretto. Angeliño's weak position in Roma's squad under coach Gian Piero Gasperini, due to medical issues and limited playing time last season, has made a move more likely. He has played only half an hour since September and failed to impress in preseason friendlies. Roma is seeking replacements for the left-back position. Deportivo also considers alternatives like Álex Moreno, Abel Bretones, Alberto Moreno, and Ricardo Rodríguez. Angeliño's contract with Roma runs until 2028.
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The latest developments in Roma's preseason have revived the possibility of Angeliño joining Deportivo. The left-back's arrival in A Coruña has been progressing slowly for weeks due to financial difficulties, but his diminished role in Roma's plans has made a return to his home club more tangible.
Deportivo continues to pursue this deal, which carries significant emotional weight, while also keeping other options open — including Álex Moreno, Abel Bretones, Alberto Moreno, and Ricardo Rodríguez.
Italian Sources Confirm Advanced Talks
Two Italian insiders have reported that Ángel Tasende is heading to Riazor. Both Fabrizio Romano and Mateo Moretto consider the operation advanced, with the left-back expected to arrive in A Coruña on loan with a purchase option. Angeliño's contract with Roma runs until 2028.
The player, originally from Coristanco, left A Coruña as a cadet to complete his training at Manchester City, where he also made appearances for the first team. He has since played for PSV, Galatasaray, and RB Leipzig.
His Situation in Rome
Medical issues prevented Angeliño from achieving regularity and playing time at Roma for much of last season. From September until the end of the season, he played barely half an hour across a couple of matches.
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini decided to evaluate his performance and recovery during this preseason. Angeliño has been training under Gasperini for two weeks and has participated in both friendlies played by the capital club so far this summer:
- Last Thursday: Scored in a 6–0 training match against Trastevere
- Last Sunday: Played the final 30 minutes of a 3–3 friendly against French side Cannes
Related Developments
Italian media covering Roma's daily activities, such as ForzaRoma, report that Angeliño has not convinced Gasperini and that the club is actively seeking replacements for the left-back position in the transfer market.
Roma still has four more preseason matches to prepare for the new season. The prominence of the left-back from Coristanco in these games will determine his position in the squad — and the likelihood of a departure, preferably to the Spanish league.
Source: La Opinión A Coruña
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Deportivo Revives Pursuit of Angeliño on Loan from Roma