Today, November 3rd, Roma will play in the 'Teatro dei Sogni' . The Giallorossi are ready to set foot at Old Trafford for a dream night in the Champions League. When they take the field against Manchester United, however, it might feel like a dive into our league's past. From Bruno Fernandes to Patrick Dorgu, there are many former Serie A players.
The Portuguese is currently the Red Devils' spearhead. The number 8 is undoubtedly their most dangerous player and the one entrusted with the offensive maneuver. However, the 94-born player was once trying to carve out a place for himself in Italy: between 2013 and 2017, he wore the shirts of Udinese and Sampdoria, before moving to Sporting and taking flight.
From De Ligt to Dorgu: All of Man United's Former Serie A Players
Matthijs De Ligt was supposed to be the next rising star in world football, and in 2019, Juventus landed him from Ajax for €75 million. After his first season, however, the Dutchman lost his momentum, and left Italy in 2022. Joshua Zirkzee , Diogo Dalot , and Patrick Dorgu are profiles that Serie A has seen develop.
The Dutchman established himself at Bologna , and also played for Parma. In 2021, he was loaned to the Ducali, then moved to the Felsinei: from 2022 to 2024, he enchanted in Italy and led the Rossoblù to a historic qualification for the Champions League. And last January, he was one step away from joining Roma.
The Portuguese full-back played just one season in Italy, on loan to AC Milan in 2020-21. The Dane, along with Amad Diallo , developed his skills in Italy. Lecce's youth system allowed the 2004-born player to shine, and in 2025 he began his adventure in Manchester. The Ivorian, on the other hand, is an old acquaintance of Gasperini : he was created by the Atalanta youth system, which he left for millions in 2021.
