Roma searches for new sporting director as Giuntoli ruled out; Manna and D'Amico in consideration
Transfer News·28 April 2026·2h ago

Roma searches for new sporting director as Giuntoli ruled out; Manna and D'Amico in consideration

Source: Forza Roma

Roma is actively searching for a new sporting director to work alongside head coach Gian Piero Gasperini in building the squad for the upcoming season. Cristiano Giuntoli, Juventus's sporting director, has been evaluated by the Friedkin Group ownership but has been ruled out in favour of other candidates. Fabio Paratici, tied to Fiorentina until 2030, has also been excluded from consideration.

Among the candidates being monitored, Giovanni Manna of Napoli is an attractive option, though the club considers him a key figure and his contract runs until 2029, making him difficult to prise away. Tony D'Amico, the current sporting director of Atalanta, remains on Roma's radar due to his established working relationship with Gasperini from their time together at Bergamo, though their collaboration has not always been straightforward. Sean Sogliano, departing Verona, appears less prominent in Roma's thinking and has recently been linked more insistently with Lazio.

Gasperini is waiting for the ownership to announce the new sporting director appointment. The Friedkin Group continues to assure from Houston that the choice will remain entirely their prerogative, though a figure who can work collaboratively with the coach is considered essential following the recent public removal of Massara from his position.

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Roma, è caccia al ds: Giuntoli scartato. Piacciono Manna e D’Amico - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma rassegna stampa roma la repubblica Roma, è caccia al ds: Giuntoli scartato. Piacciono Manna e D’AmicoLa RepubblicaRoma, è caccia al ds: Giuntoli scartato. Piacciono Manna e D’AmicoVENICE, ITALY - MAY 25: Sports manager Cristiano Giuntoli of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Venezia and Juventus at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on May 25, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)Gasperini aspetta la nomina del nuovo dirigente, che da Houston assicurano sarà scelto dalla proprietà Redazione 28 aprile 2026 (modifica il 28 aprile 2026 | 08:57) Dopo l'esonero pubblico di Massara da parte di Gasperini, e in attesa di una decisione dei Friedkin sul futuro del dirigente torinese, la Roma continua a ragionare sul profilo che dovrà accompagnare l’allenatore nella costruzione della prossima stagione. Serve un’altra figura, condivisa con l’allenatore. Anche se a Houston continuano ad assicurare che la scelta resterà di competenza esclusiva della proprietà. Nelle ultime ore - scrive Marco Juric su 'La Repubblica' - sono crollate le quotazioni di Cristiano Giuntoli: è stato valutato dai Friedkin ma si è scelto di virare su altri profili. Da escludere anche l’arrivo di Fabio Paratici, legato alla Fiorentina con un contratto fino al 2030. Giovanni Manna piace, ma il Napoli lo considera un uomo chiave, a prescindere dal futuro di Conte e il suo contratto fino al 2029 appare blindato. Tony D’Amico, attuale ds dell’Atalanta, continua a essere un profilo monitorato per il rapporto costruito con Gasperini ai tempi di Bergamo, pur dentro una convivenza non sempre lineare. Sean Sogliano, in uscita dal Verona, sembra invece più defilato e nelle ultime ore viene accostato con maggiore insistenza anche alla Lazio.Leggi anche Scaricato da Gasp ora Massara lavora alle plusvalenze Far dimenticare Ranieri e credere alla Champions, Gasperini è ripartito © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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