In the middle of the winter transfer window, 18-year-old striker Robinio Vaz is very close to leaving OM to join AS Roma, with a major agreement in preparation around 25 million euros including bonus, according to several specialized media.
Imminent agreement between OM and AS Roma
The negotiations between theMarseille Olympic and theAS Roma for the transfer of Robinio Vaz reached a decisive milestone this Monday, with an agreement in principle which would now be very close to being finalized. According to information from Gianluca Di Marziothe two clubs would have agreed on a sum of approximately 25 million euros bonus included to release the promising 18-year-old striker, trained at the club and youth international with the French Espoirs.
This amount represents a notable added value for OM, which had recruited Vaz at a very modest cost from FC Sochaux in the summer of 2024.
According to different sources, the case has entered its decisive phase: Roma are reportedly actively working with the player’s representatives to agree personal termswhile contractual discussions continue in parallel with the agreement between clubs.
25M€ bonus included?
Since his arrival atABOUT, Robinio Vaz had established himself as one of the revelations of the first part of the season, posting promising statistics in Ligue 1 with several goals and assists. However, the Marseille club had recently faced blockages in discussions for a contract extension, which opened the door to a departure this winter.
In this context, theAS Roma sees in Vaz an investment for the future: the Roman club, which is already used to concluding operations structured around young talents, is working to complete this file before the end of the winter transfer window.
Pour loonthe prospect of such a transfer represents a significant financial windfall with a view to strengthening other sectors of the team under the orders of Roberto DeZerbi.
25 million operation including bonuses. All the details👇🏻https://t.co/AFgLvdM0FN https://t.co/QPG3ciWwdo
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) January 12, 2026
Under contract with theMarseille Olympic, Robinio Vaz failed to extend his commitment recently, which precipitated the progression of talks with Roman Lazio. Marseille had to decide between keeping a promising young talent or seizing an important financial opportunity for the club.
If the operation is concluded as expected, this transfer would be one of the most important of the winter transfer window for OM in terms of revenue, and would mark a major step in the trajectory of Vaz, who is preparing to take a step forward in his young career by joining a major club. Serie A.
