Parma have completed the signing of Argentine striker David Romero from Tigre in a deal worth €7 million plus performance-related bonuses. The Serie A side confirmed on Friday that the forward has committed to a long-term contract running until June 2031, tying him to the club for the next six years.
The transfer represents a strategic piece of recruitment for the Emilian club, who moved quickly to fill the void left by Mateo Pellegrino. The fellow Argentine officially completed a €24.5 million transfer to Fiorentina, prompting Parma to activate their search for attacking reinforcements. Romero effectively steps into the role vacated by his compatriot, though at a significantly lower investment.
Romero arrives with proven credentials from the Argentine Primera División. The striker has found the net 11 times in 19 appearances for Tigre during the current campaign, also registering two assists for his teammates. His consistent finishing in domestic competition attracted attention from clubs across multiple continents.
Several teams had expressed concrete interest in securing the forward’s services before Parma finalised the agreement. Cagliari and Sevilla were among the European sides monitoring his situation, while Boca Juniors, Palmeiras and Flamengo represented potential destinations within South America. Major League Soccer outfit San Jose Earthquakes also featured among his suitors. Multiple sources in Italy and Argentina suggest the final agreement includes approximately €3 million in performance-related add-ons on top of the base €7 million fee.
The player’s path to Serie A began in the Talleres youth academy. He initially linked up with Tigre on loan in 2025, with the move becoming permanent in January 2026 for €2.15 million. His subsequent goalscoring form has convinced Parma to invest significantly in his potential, marking a rapid rise in his market value over the past year.
Romero flew into Italy on Thursday to undergo his medical examinations before putting pen to paper on the agreement. The swift conclusion of the deal suggests Parma were determined to beat competition from rival clubs and secure their preferred candidate to bolster the squad.
With Pellegrino’s departure generating substantial capital, Parma have reinvested a portion of those funds in Romero at roughly one-third of the outgoing fee. The lengthy contract duration indicates the club views him as a long-term project rather than an immediate short-term solution. Romero will now look to adapt to Italian football and help maintain the Crociati’s attacking threat in the top flight.