Transfer News·22 April 2026·48d ago

Massara's Position Uncertain as Gasperini and Ranieri Battle Over Roma's Sporting Direction

Source: Forza Roma

Ricky Massara's role as Roma's sporting director is in question amid tension between head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and advisor Claudio Ranieri over the club's structure and decision-making. Gasperini has privately expressed to the Friedkin ownership that he would prefer Roma to appoint a different sporting director with different operational methods. However, Massara enjoys strong mutual respect and confidence from Ranieri, meaning his position remains secure if Ranieri maintains influence in Roma's choices.

If Gasperini succeeds in his apparent power struggle with Ranieri, significant changes could follow, including Massara's departure. Three names are being discussed as potential alternatives: Cristiano Giuntoli, Tony D'Amico, and Sean Sogliano. The timing is problematic for Roma, as the transfer window approaches and the club needs to generate substantial revenue through player sales before June 30. Some operational delays have been attributed partly to ownership rather than exclusively to Massara, as the club's decision-making processes move slowly.

Ranieri, according to reports, shows no intention of resigning and retains the backing of Roma's ownership. The outcome of this internal power struggle will likely determine not only Massara's future but also the direction of Roma's summer transfer strategy.

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In bilico c’è Massara. Con sir Claudio resta Giuntoli l’alternativa - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma rassegna stampa la gazzetta dello sport In bilico c’è Massara. Con sir Claudio resta Giuntoli l’alternativaLa Gazzetta dello SportIn bilico c’è Massara. Con sir Claudio resta Giuntoli l’alternativaGetty ImagesRicky ha la fiducia di Ranieri, non quella di Gasp. Al tecnico come ds piace anche D'Amico Redazione 22 aprile 2026 (modifica il 22 aprile 2026 | 08:05) In mezzo a Ranieri e Gasperini adesso si trova Ricky Massara: è sempre stato lui l'uomo nel mirino di Gasperini, dirigente di cui l'allenatore si è lamentato maggiormente. Oggi, però, non è più il suo rivale numero uno, anche se poi nelle varie intelocuzioni avute con i Friedkin il tecnico della Roma ha fatto presente come per lui sarebbe meglio (eufemismo) virare altrove e trovare un ds nuovo. E diverso a livello di operatività. Anche se poi, a dire il vero, alcuni ritardi in certe operazioni possono essere imputabili solo parzialmente a Massara ma piuttosto alla proprietà, che non ha tempi particolarmente brevi. Tra Massara e Ranieri - spiega Andrea Pugliese su 'La Gazzetta dello Sport' - c'è grande empatia e stima reciproca ed è quindi evidente che se Claudio rimarrà al suo posto e continuerà a "pesare" nelle scelte giallorosse il direttore sportivo sarà ancora lui. Ma se alla fine il braccio di ferro lo dovesse vincere Gasperini allora potrebbe cambiare tutto. Anche per Massara. I nomi che ballano intorno a Gasperini sono sostanzialmente tre: Cristiano Giuntoli, Tony D'Amico e Sean Sogliano. Sarebbe l'ennesima partenza ad handicap, considerando che le squadre si iniziano a fare oggi e che la Roma entro il 30 giugno deve fare tanti milioni di plusvalenza.Leggi anche Sprint per Alajbegovic. E Dzeko lo spinge: “Alla Roma puoi fare il grande salto” Ranieri non molla: niente dimissioni. E Friedkin lo vuole ancora alla Roma © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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