Roma are being linked with a move for Hannover 96 defensive midfielder Noel Aseko, with the former Bayern Munich II youngster reportedly on the Serie A club’s radar despite uncertainty over any deal.
The 20-year-old, who holds both German and Equatorial Guinean nationality, is currently valued at €8.00m on Transfermarkt, a figure that is likely to frame any negotiations should Roma choose to firm up their interest. The speculation, rated only “?” in terms of probability, centres on a possible switch from FC Bayern II to the Italian capital, although Aseko is now listed with Hannover 96, raising questions over his exact contractual situation and the potential for him to become a free agent if any prior agreement has expired or is restructured.
Born in Berlin on 22 November 2005, Aseko is a right-footed holding midfielder standing at 1.78m, regarded as a disciplined presence at the base of midfield. He has developed through German football, featuring in the Regionalliga Bayern with Bayern II before his move to Hannover 96, where he wears the number 15 shirt. His performances in Germany’s lower leagues have drawn attention for his positional intelligence and screening work in front of the back four.
Recent outings for Hannover 96 have added to that reputation, with Aseko deployed in his natural defensive midfield role, helping to protect the back line and recycle possession. In a recent fixture against league opposition, he produced a tidy, low-error display in a narrow scoreline contest, underlining his potential to step up to a higher level, although detailed match statistics have not been publicly disclosed.
With no publicly confirmed contract expiry date at Hannover 96, it remains unclear whether Roma would be negotiating a transfer fee or waiting to see if Aseko’s situation evolves towards free-agent status. If the move does materialise, a switch from Germany to Serie A could represent a significant step in his career trajectory and a platform to enhance both his reputation in European football and his long‑term potential.
