Fri. Mar 20th, 2026

Roma Faces Compensation Fee if Bryan Zaragoza Returns to Bayern

Italian media outlets indicate that AS Roma will be obligated to pay Bayern Munich a compensation fee if they do not finalize Bryan Zaragoza’s permanent transfer by the season’s end.

Zaragoza’s tenure at Roma is currently precarious; since his initial loan from Bayern Munich in January, the Spanish winger has only featured for 135 minutes with the Giallorossi.

Roma’s Potential Payment for Zaragoza’s Return to Bayern

The 24-year-old initially joined the Stadio Olimpico club after spending the first half of the current season with Celta Vigo.

Roma has already disbursed €2 million for his six-month loan spell, with a summer purchase option set at €13 million.

NAPLES, ITALY - FEBRUARY 15: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates after scoring his side first goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 15, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates after scoring his side first goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 15, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

As reported by Calciomercato.com and insights from Roma expert Filippo Biafora, the agreement between Roma and Bayern Munich includes a €500,000 compensation clause. This fee would be due from the Giallorossi if they ultimately decide against making Zaragoza’s transfer permanent.

VIGO, SPAIN - OCTOBER 23: Bryan Zaragoza of RC Celta de Vigo warms up prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Real Club Celta and OGC Nice at Estadio Abanca Balaidos on October 23, 2025 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)
VIGO, SPAIN – OCTOBER 23: Bryan Zaragoza of RC Celta de Vigo warms up prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Real Club Celta and OGC Nice at Estadio Abanca Balaidos on October 23, 2025 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

To date, Zaragoza has made four Serie A appearances for Roma, starting in two matches and contributing one assist.

By Jasper Carew

Jasper Carew is a sports columnist from Manchester with 12 years of media experience. He started his career covering local football matches, gradually expanding his expertise to NBA and Formula 1. His analytical pieces are known for deep understanding of motorsport technical aspects and basketball statistics.

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