The reported €13m fixed sum would sit below the €15m Atlético are said to have paid Udinese for Molina in 2022. Bonuses could take the total to €17m, making the final cost dependent on conditions that have not been specified.
That split gives the clubs room to agree on a valuation while leaving part of the payment contingent. But until the paperwork is settled and Atlético authorises the move, Roma cannot treat the deal as done.
Molina brings experience at both club and international level. He is an Argentina regular and, as an attack-minded full-back, can offer width and forward runs from the right. The report says he made 46 appearances for Atlético in 2025-26, including 26 in La Liga and 13 in the Champions League-a substantial workload that points to a player accustomed to competing at a high level.
For Roma, the appeal is therefore not only a potential fee structure but the prospect of adding an established option in a key wide position. His adaptation to a new league and tactical role would still matter, particularly if the move is completed late in the window.
The next step is the formal green light from Atlético and completion of the remaining terms. Until then, the agreement remains reported rather than confirmed; Roma’s preparations for the coming fixtures will show whether Molina is expected to be part of the squad soon.