Roma announced on their official website on Thursday that the club have signed Marseille's France U20s international forward Robinio Vaz.

According to Roma's official statement, Vaz has signed on a long-term four-and-a-half-year deal with the club which runs until the summer of 2030. He will also wear the number 78 jersey.

After completing his transfer procedures, Vaz, who was interviewed by the Serie A giants' official website for the first time, said: "It's an honour to be here, and I want to thank the club. The first thing I did after arriving was to watch the game against Torino. I thought it was a very exciting match, well worth watching."

"I know Roma, I know they have one of the biggest stadiums in Italy, and they've won the Coppa Italia nine times."

"This is a very happy moment. It will help me grow, and I want to prove myself here. Football is both my passion and my job. I've wanted to play football since I was a child; for me, it's more than just a job, I can't find any other words to describe it."

About Robinio Vaz

Vaz, who is only still 18years old, was born on February 7, 2007, in Mantes-La-Jolie, France. He is 1.85 meters tall, plays as a center forward, and holds French, Guinea-Bissau, and Senegalese citizenship.

Vaz joined the youth academy of his hometown club Mantes at a young age, and in 2022 transferred to Sochaux's youth academy, starting his career with Sochaux B the following year. 

In the summer of 2024, Vaz transferred to Marseille, making his first-team debut for the club by coming on as a substitute in the Coupe de France match against Lille last January.

During his time with Les Olympiennes, Vaz has made 22 appearances for the Ligue 1 powerhouse in all competitions, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists, and helping the club reach the Coupe de France Round of 16s once.