Roma legend Pruzzo calls for avoiding Conference League; Carina suggests Soulé could depart if right offer arrives

Former Roma striker Roberto Pruzzo has urged the club to avoid competing in the UEFA Europa Conference League, warning that participation would damage the team's summer transfer strategy and set the club back significantly. Speaking on Radio Radio, Pruzzo expressed concern about Roma's direction, stating: "I say just one thing: avoid the Conference. It would condition the transfer market too. To win that cup, a mid-level team is enough. Mourinho wanted that path, to win two cups and then raise the level but it wasn't possible. If you have to restart from the Conference… it seems like going back five years." Roma faces the possibility of dropping into European football's third-tier competition if they fail to secure a top-six finish in Serie A or progress further in other competitions. Pruzzo's comments reflect broader concerns among observers about the club's summer rebuild and the need for strategic decision-making in the transfer window. He suggested the club should appoint two directors of sport—one focused on player sales and another on acquisitions—to manage the expected upheaval in the squad. Mario Mattioli, also speaking on Radio Radio, echoed concerns about Roma's operational structure, noting uncertainty over who would lead recruitment and suggesting the Friedkin Group may rely on agent recommendations rather than appointing a dedicated Italian football executive. The debate highlights questions surrounding Roma's management structure as the club prepares for significant changes ahead.

Radja Nainggolan has reiterated his enduring love for AS Roma while reflecting on his time at the club during an interview on Sky Calcio Unplugged. The former midfielder discussed Roma's competitive ambitions during his era, acknowledging the squad's quality but highlighting their inability to compete with Juventus, particularly against their formidable three-man defensive line of Barzagli, Bonucci, and Chiellini. Nainggolan emphasized that Roma's objective should always be to finish in the top four, noting that current squad members such as Paulo Dybala are expected to make greater impact. Nainggolan reflected fondly on Roma's memorable Champions League encounter against Barcelona, recalling the atmosphere and belief within the squad that something special could happen. He recalled: "In that week we could feel something, a sensation that made us think something could happen." He also highlighted a missed penalty decision on Pellegrini that would be awarded with VAR technology. Beyond his playing career, Nainggolan expressed admiration for coach Luciano Spalletti, praising his tactical approach and communication style while suggesting Juventus could have challenged Inter more effectively had Spalletti been in place from the season's start.

Marco Amelia, speaking to Il Messaggero, has praised Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar in an interview. Amelia reportedly stated that Svilar should only leave Roma for a fee of €70 million, and suggested the club would be better served by parting with another player, Koné, rather than losing the goalkeeper. The comments reflect confidence in Svilar's value and importance to the squad during a period when Roma may face transfer decisions.