Parma have secured a new No 9. David Romero has joined from Tigre for a €7m fee, with the deal registered on 13 August 2026. The 23-year-old Argentine arrives after a sharp 2026 run across league and continental play. For a team that finished 13th in Serie A and scored only 28 league goals last season, this move targets a clear need.

It also reflects a fast rise. Tigre signed Romero in January 2026 and have now moved him on at a strong profit. Parma get a mobile striker who scores quickly and often, and Tigre bank a significant fee to reinvest. On Sofascore, fans already know Romero from his 2026 highlights and steady Sofascore Rating trend. This is the type of signing that tries to shift a team’s attacking output without changing the entire structure.

The deal and why it matters

Romero’s transfer from Tigre to Parma is recorded at €7m, landing just as the Italian season lifts off. The fee sits above his proposed market value of €4.9m, which says Parma see both immediate impact and upside. His profile is clean and simple, a right-footed center-forward at 179 cm who wears the No 9. He turns sprints into shots and rarely waits around for service. At 23, there is time to grow, but his 2026 numbers already read like a finished starter.

Parma’s context is just as important. Last season they scored 28 and conceded 46 across 38 Serie A matches, finishing 13th with 45 points. Their attack produced 55 big chances but missed 37 of them, which underlines a finishing gap. They took 407 shots but only 104 were on target, another pointer to efficiency issues. Investing in a striker with Romero’s shot volume and conversion makes clear sense. And for Tigre, who brought him in for €2.15m in January 2026, the sale marks tidy business after a productive half-year.

Romero’s 2026 form in numbers

For Tigre in the Primera LPF 2026, Romero delivered 7 goals and 2 assists in 12 appearances, playing 798 minutes. That works out to 0.79 goals per 90 with a scoring frequency of 114 minutes. He attempted 35 shots with 14 on target and showed a 20% conversion rate. He also created 8 key passes and drew 18 fouls, which kept defenders busy and set up set-piece pressure. His Sofascore Rating in league action averaged around 7.1, a solid return for a mid-season signing.

In the CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026, he added 3 goals in 5 matches across 357 minutes. He took 17 shots, put 5 on target and posted an expected goals tally of 2.258. He scored once with his head and twice with his right foot, including one outside the box. His scoring frequency in the competition was 119 minutes and his Sofascore Rating hovered near 7.0. In the Copa Argentina 2026, he featured twice and scored once in 107 minutes. Across all three competitions in 2026, that is 11 goals in 19 appearances over 1,262 minutes, or roughly 0.78 goals per 90. He also flashed pace and intensity, hitting a top speed of 35.21 km/h and logging 127 sprints in league play.

How he fits Parma’s attack

Parma’s numbers point to a team that reaches good areas but need a cleaner edge. They created 39 big chances last season and crossed 640 times, yet the final touch often went missing. With 44% average possession and 146 corners, they also have set-piece volume to exploit. Romero’s penalty-box instincts and willingness to attack low crosses should suit this pattern. He scored 6 of his 7 league goals from inside the box in 2026, and his shot map balance, 26 inside and 9 outside, fits a side seeking higher-quality looks.

Aerially, his league ratio was modest at 36.7% duels won, but he still chipped in a headed goal in Sudamericana play. That hints at timing over sheer height. He also presses, with 69.95 km covered and 127 sprints indicating work without the ball. Under manager Carlos Cuesta, Parma can plug him into a direct outlet when possession is low. Recent friendlies were tight, including 1-1 draws with POT Iraklis and Arezzo and a 0-0 at Sassuolo, plus a 0-2 loss to Sampdoria. Their Coppa Italia tie with Catania opened 0-0 in the first half at the time of writing, the kind of game where a poacher matters.

What Tigre gain and lose

Tigre will miss a striker who delivered quickly. Seven league goals, two assists and a steady output in the Sudamericana gave them a focal point. He carried threat with 14 shots on target from 35 league attempts and chipped in 10 successful dribbles. He also drew 18 fouls in the league, useful for game state control. In continental play, he added three more goals, including one header, and got into good xG areas.

Financially, Tigre come out well. They bought Romero from CA Talleres in mid-January 2026 for €2.15m. By mid-August, they had sold him to Parma for €7m. That is a strong gain in less than a year, powered by on-field production. He even picked up Team of the Week recognition once in both league and Sudamericana, which helps the profile. Replacing that blend of speed, volume shooting and box movement will be the next task in Victoria.

What this could look like in Serie A

Parma’s attack should become more direct and decisive around the area. Expect more first-time finishes on cut-backs and near-post balls, which suit Romero’s quick trigger. With 640 crosses last season, delivery is not the issue, the finish is. His 0.78 goals per 90 across 2026 shows he turns service into results at speed. The team’s 37 big chances missed from last season is a stat he can help bend the right way.

The margin in mid-table Serie A often comes down to who takes their moments. Romero’s numbers suggest he can lift shots on target and squeeze extra points from tight matches. That is precisely where Parma fell short in 2025–26. The Ennio Tardini should see more quick runs behind and more shots from inside the box. Follow his debut, live momentum swings and every Sofascore Rating on the Sofascore app and site.