Away tickets open for Como clash

Paulo Dybala rejected approaches from Juventus and Napoli this summer to stay at Roma, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini playing a decisive role in persuading the Argentine to commit to a restructured contract. Dybala's deal was expiring and renewal talks had stalled as Roma sought to protect themselves against his history of injuries and reduce his base salary. Both Juventus and Napoli made contact with his representatives to explore the possibility of signing him, but Roma eventually reached agreement after strong intervention from Gasperini. The forward accepted a 70 percent pay cut, bringing his base salary down to €2.2 million. However, the deal includes substantial bonus clauses that could substantially increase his earnings: €100,000 for every start in which he plays at least half the match, up to a maximum of 20 appearances, then €150,000 once that threshold is reached. Dybala will also earn significant add-ons for every five goal contributions. The restructuring heavily favours Roma financially, though the club faces an ironic prospect: if Dybala remains injury-free, they could end up paying him a considerable sum anyway. Early in the 2026-27 season, he has logged almost full minutes and provided four assists, though he is yet to score.

Roma's away shirt has earned high praise in a New York Times feature reviewing new kits from Europe's leading clubs. The Adidas-designed giallorossi away jersey was among those highlighted most favourably in the opening weeks of the season. The New York Times assessment was enthusiastic, calling it "simply beautiful". The review particularly commended the design's ability to stand out as original while maintaining clear club identity: "It is not at all easy to create an away shirt that is original and recognisable enough, but that at the same time maintains a clear identity linked to the club." The double stripe across the chest, the collar and the distinctive white base colour drew particular appreciation. The overall result was described as "elegant and understated", yet immediately identifiable, prompting a final observation that captured the level of approval: "Give them a Scudetto right now". The Roma kit appeared alongside other highly rated designs in the same survey. Bayern Munich's special Oktoberfest shirt and Venezia's home jersey both received 9/10 ratings. Chelsea's third kit, Milan's home shirt, Lyon's away jersey and Boca Juniors' away kit also featured positively in the roundup. In contrast, the kits of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund received significantly harsher assessments.

AS Roma have released ticket sale arrangements for supporters travelling to Como for the Serie A sixth-round fixture on Sunday 11 October 2026 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, with kickoff at 12:30. Sales for the away section open on Friday 2 October at 15:00 and close at 19:00 on Saturday 10 October. Entry to the away section requires a valid AS Roma Card (Fidelity Card); tickets cannot be purchased at the stadium on match day. Roma have stressed that fans must secure their ticket before the deadline and advised supporters to travel to Como only once in possession of a valid ticket. The club has followed guidance from local and public safety authorities in setting these requirements. No ticket sales will take place at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on the day of the match, making advance purchase essential for those planning to attend. Ticket sales operate exclusively through Como's official website and remain open from Friday 2 October at 15:00 until 19:00 on Saturday 10 October. The AS Roma Card (Fidelity Card) in valid status is mandatory for entry to the away section. Roma have recommended that supporters depart for Como only after securing their regular match ticket, as entry to the stadium will be granted solely to those with a ticket in hand.