Massara sidelined by Gasperini, now focusing on player sales
Club News·27 April 2026·47d ago

Massara sidelined by Gasperini, now focusing on player sales

Source: Forza Roma

Frederic Massara, Roma's sporting director, continues working at the club despite losing the confidence of new head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Following Claudio Ranieri's dismissal, Massara has remained at Trigoria and resumed operations on player renewals, departures, and deals to be completed before 30 June for the settlement agreement. However, he has received no communication from the Friedkin Group since Ranieri's exit.

Gasperini publicly distanced himself from Massara, stating: "Ricky is a very good person, but from a technical standpoint we were unable to establish a working relationship." Despite this tension, Massara has not resigned and continues his duties, though his position is effectively weakened. The Friedkin Group is reportedly searching for a new sporting director better suited to Gasperini's vision. Names circulating for the role include Giuntoli, D'Amico (who previously worked with Gasperini at Bergamo), Manna from Napoli, and Sogliano.

Massara remains formally in post as sporting director but operates in isolation from the club's decision-makers. His focus has shifted toward completing player transactions and financial operations before the June 30 deadline, as Roma undergoes significant structural changes under new leadership.

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Scaricato da Gasp ora Massara lavora alle plusvalenze - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma rassegna stampa roma la repubblica Scaricato da Gasp ora Massara lavora alle plusvalenzeLa RepubblicaScaricato da Gasp ora Massara lavora alle plusvalenzeGetty ImagesNelle ore successive è tornato a Trigoria, ha ripreso a lavorare sui rinnovi, sulle cessioni, sulle operazioni da imbastire entro il 30 giugno Redazione 27 aprile - 07:43 Londra, Trigoria, telefonate, dossier aperti. Mentre la Roma cambia pelle, Frederic Massara continua a muoversi come farebbe un direttore sportivo nel pieno delle sue funzioni. Nei giorni in cui Claudio Ranieri veniva licenziato, era in viaggio verso Londra. Nelle ore successive è tornato a Trigoria, ha ripreso a lavorare sui rinnovi, sulle cessioni, sulle operazioni da imbastire entro il 30 giugno per il settlement agreement. Tutto regolare, almeno in apparenza. Solo che nel frattempo intorno a lui è cambiato quasi tutto.Da quando Ranieri è stato messo alla porta, Massara non ha ricevuto nessuna comunicazione da parte dei Friedkin. Formalmente - scrive Marco Juric su La Repubblica - il ds è ancora in sella. In realtà è un uomo solo. È stato lo stesso Gasperini a rendere pubblica la distanza con il ds: "Ricky è una bravissima persona, ma sotto l'aspetto tecnico non siamo riusciti ad avere feeling". Eppure Massara è ancora. Il dirigente non ha intenzione di dimettersi e continua a lavorare. A Houston viene data per avviata la ricerca di un direttore sportivo più complementare all'alle-natore, Tra i nomi che circolano c'è soprattutto quello di Giuntoli. Sullo sfondo D'Amico, che con l'allenatore ha già lavorato a Bergamo, Manna del Napoli e Sogliano,Leggi anche Far dimenticare Ranieri e credere alla Champions, Gasperini è ripartito Ranieri: “Mi hanno cacciato”. E ora è un candidato forte per la panchina dell’Italia © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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