Konstantinos Tsimikas’ move from Liverpool to AS Roma was one of the quieter transfer stories of the summer, but it is already beginning to look like a very smart piece of business for the Italian club. With Liverpool securing the services of Milos Kerkez and continuing to rely on the ever-dependable Andy Robertson, the Greek international found himself surplus to requirements under Arne Slot. Rather than spend another season on the bench, the 29-year-old chose to embark on a new adventure in Serie A, sealing a loan switch to Roma on Deadline Day. His first full start came in a crucial Europa League clash against OGC Nice, where he delivered a standout performance that immediately won over supporters and caught the attention of his new manager.
Roma themselves are enjoying an inspired start to the 2025/26 campaign under Gian Piero Gasperini. The club currently sits fourth in Serie A, having secured three wins in their opening four matches, while their European journey has kicked off in similar fashion. Against Nice, they secured a 2-1 victory courtesy of goals from centre-back pairing Evan N’Dicka and Gianluca Mancini, the latter of whom benefitted directly from Tsimikas’ trademark delivery. That assist not only underlined his technical quality but also reinforced why Roma saw value in acquiring a player with experience of winning silverware at Liverpool.
Tsimikas’ display was far more than just one decisive cross. Over the course of 90 minutes, he registered 80 touches, created three chances, and maintained an 84% pass accuracy from 51 attempted passes. He also showed commitment defensively, completing two tackles, making four recoveries, and recording two clearances. His ability to contribute both in attack and in defence highlighted the balance he brings to Gasperini’s system. Fans quickly took to social media to praise his contribution, with many lauding his creativity and describing him as one of the squad’s most exciting new assets. Some even highlighted the luxury of Roma now having both Tsimikas and Angelino available for the left-sided role.
What makes this performance even more promising for Roma is the timing. Having only played a nine-minute cameo against Lazio previously, there were still doubts about how quickly he could adapt to Italian football. However, this full debut erased many of those concerns, showing he can slot seamlessly into a high-tempo, attack-minded system. With Roma breaking Tottenham’s Europa League win record and looking like serious contenders in Europe’s second-tier competition, the Greek defender’s experience could be invaluable in their hunt for silverware. If he continues with this level of consistency, Tsimikas could transform his loan spell into one of the defining moves of the season, both for himself and for Roma.
