FABRIZIO Romano has made a name for himself as one of the most revered football journalists in the world.
So much is known about his work, but what isn’t as well known is his background and how he started. This is what we know.
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Who is Fabrizio Romano?
Fabrizio Romano is an Italian football journalist.
He has worked for various sports news outlets, such as Sky Sport Italy and The Guardian.
Romano is widely regarded as one of the most reliable sources in football when it comes to transfer news.
He was born on February 29, 1993 in Naples, Italy.
How does Fabrizio Romano receive inside info on transfers?
Romano has built up reliable connections with clubs and agents from across Europe, as well as sources close to a particular deal.
He makes several calls per day to agents and people close to the deal in order to be able to give updates to his followers.
His first big scoop was Argentinian forward Mauro Icardi’s move from Sampdoria to Inter Milan in 2013.
In 2011, Icardi’s agent had asked Romano to write a story on his client’s move from Barcelona to Sampdoria.
The Italian used the contact to his advantage two years later, when he broke the news of Icardi’s latest move by communicating with the agent.
What does ‘here we go’ mean?
Here we go is the catchphrase used by Romano on his social media platforms to signal when a transfer deal is done.
His reputation for being a reliable source of information such that he has gained a large following from football fans from all over the world.
He also presents a podcast of the same name with fellow sports journalist Francesco Porzio.
Is Fabrizio Romano dating anyone?
It is unclear as to whether or not Romano is dating anyone, as most of his social media posts are dedicated to football.
There is not a lot of information on his life outside football, so it could be assumed he is married to the job.
What is Fabrizio Romano’s net worth?
Whilst it cannot be categorically known how much he is worth, Wtfoot estimated it to be €2million.
He makes his money through his work for various news platforms, as well as his YouTube channel and podcast.
