Fabrizio Romano is an Italian sports journalist known for his expertise in football transfer news.
Early life and Education
Romano was born in Naples on February 21, 1993, and attended Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan.
Career
Romano began his career in football journalism in 2009 while still in high school. His breakthrough occurred in 2011 when he received insider information from an Italian agent in Barcelona regarding Mauro Icardi, who was then a youth player at Barcelona. In 2012, Romano joined Sky Sport Italy, where he built extensive connections with clubs, agents, and intermediaries across Europe. He also writes for The Guardian and CBS Sports and is based in Milan.
Romano is famous for his catchphrase “Here we go!” which signals the confirmation of a transfer deal. He is regarded as one of the most reliable sources in football transfers, according to 90min. His credibility and substantial social media following have led several football clubs to involve him in player announcement videos. In 2022, Romano was included in the European Forbes 30 Under 30 list for media and marketing. He also won the “Best Football Journalist” award at the 2022 Globe Soccer Awards and the “Best Digital Journalist” award at the 2023 edition.
In February 2024, Tipsbladet reported that certain documents revealed Romano’s associated company had approached various football clubs, including those in Denmark, offering paid mentions on his social media platforms.
Personal life
He is multilingual, fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian. Romano is also a fan of the EFL Championship club Watford.
Net Worth
Undisclosed