Tsimikas Seals Loan Switch to Roma for 2025–26 Season
Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas will spend the 2025–26 campaign on loan at Roma, with the deal finalised ahead of the September international break.
The Greek full-back, who joined Liverpool from Olympiacos in 2020, has amassed 115 appearances for the club and collected multiple honours during his five-year stay at Anfield. This temporary move offers Tsimikas the opportunity for regular football in Serie A while Roma strengthen their defensive options in a season that also includes Europa League commitments.
Career to Date at Liverpool
Since arriving in Merseyside, Tsimikas has been a dependable figure in Liverpool’s squad. His most memorable contribution came in the 2022 FA Cup final, when he converted the decisive penalty in the shootout victory over Chelsea. He also lifted the Premier League title and twice helped the club secure the Carabao Cup.
While often operating in a supporting role, the 29-year-old has earned respect for his consistency and reliability, qualities that made him a trusted option in Liverpool’s defensive rotation.
Why Roma Have Acted
Roma’s decision to bring in Tsimikas reflects their ambition to build squad depth under Gian Piero Gasperini. The Italian side have started their domestic campaign with back-to-back victories and will balance their Serie A ambitions with European competition.
Tsimikas offers experience at the highest level, versatility across defensive positions, and proven resilience in key moments. For Roma, his arrival enhances their full-back options and injects valuable European pedigree into the squad.
What It Means for Liverpool
For Liverpool, the loan move provides clarity in squad planning while ensuring Tsimikas gains consistent playing time. With younger defenders pushing through and the need for tactical flexibility across competitions, the arrangement allows both club and player to benefit without the immediate commitment of a permanent transfer.
His loan to Roma also opens the possibility of a longer-term future in Italy should all parties find mutual value at the end of the campaign.
Looking Ahead
Tsimikas joins a Roma side with momentum, aiming to challenge domestically while making progress in Europe. For the player, this move represents an important chapter – a chance to establish himself as a regular starter, test himself in Serie A, and potentially shape the next stage of his career.
Liverpool, meanwhile, retain an experienced option on their books, with the knowledge that Tsimikas’ time in Italy could further enhance his development.
