Gasperini Unveils Roma Contract and Transfer Strategy
Squad News·7 May 2026·45d ago

Gasperini Unveils Roma Contract and Transfer Strategy

Source: Forza Roma

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has presented a two-part plan for AS Roma's future. The first priority is to renew contracts for players reaching the end of their deals: Celik, Lorenzo Pellegrini, El Shaarawy, and Paulo Dybala. The second is to make targeted signings in three key positions — a left-back and two attacking players (right and left wing) — at a combined cost of 35–40 million euros, while making minimal other changes to the squad.

The strategy aims to reduce Roma's wage bill by approximately 50 percent. Currently, Dybala earns 18 million euros gross, Pellegrini 12 million, El Shaarawy 5 million, and Celik 4 million — totaling about 39 million. Gasperini's proposal would reduce these to around 4 million for Dybala (plus appearance-related bonuses), 5 for Pellegrini, 2 for El Shaarawy, and 5 for Celik, bringing the total to approximately 16 million with potential modest increases through bonuses. Players who reject these terms are free to seek other clubs. The plan also incorporates player sales, with projections targeting 50–60 million euros in revenue. Gasperini has made clear that any sale of a key player — including Svilar, Ndicka, Koné, Pisilli, or Soulé — must be offset by signing a replacement of equal quality.

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Operazione rinnovi - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma rassegna stampa roma il corriere della sera Operazione rinnovirassegna stampa romaOperazione rinnoviLECCE, ITALY - JANUARY 06: Paulo Dybala and Gian Piero Gasperini of AS Roma celebrate the victory after during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AS Roma at Stadio Via del Mare on January 06, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Fabio Rossi/AS Roma via Getty Images)Il progetto: confermare i giocatori in scadenza, ma a cifre molto più basse L'obiettivo: calare il monte ingaggi e col mercato alzare il livello della rosa Redazione 7 maggio 2026 (modifica il 7 maggio 2026 | 09:04) Gasperini ha presentato il suo piano per la Roma che verrà. Diviso in due punti. Il primo, da definire subito: mantenere il gruppo esistente, procedendo con il rinnovo dei contratti in scadenza di Celik, Pellegrini, El Shaarawy e Dybala. Fondamentale il secondo punto: intervenire il meno possibile sulla rosa, ma in maniera mirata. Dentro tre titolari, da 35-40 milioni, per fare il salto di qualità. A Gasperini - sottolinea Ugo Trani sul 'Corriere della Sera' - sono sufficienti l’esterno basso mancino e i due offensivi, destro e sinistro. I rinnovi dei contratti eviterebbero di spendere altri cartellini e al tempo stesso di abbassare del cinquanta per cento il monte ingaggi. Scegli tu cosa leggere: metti Forzaroma tra le tue fonti GoogleDybala arriva a 18 milioni lordi, Pellegrini a 12, El Shaarawy a 5 e Celik a 4. Totale: 39 milioni circa. È possibile, al momento di trattare con ogni calciatore, scendere a meno di 20. Così: 4 milioni lordi a Dybala (più bonus legati alle presenze), 5 a Pellegrini, 2 a El Shaarawy e 5 a Celik (l’unico a poter sperare nell’aumento di stipendio con il decreto crescita). Quindi 16 milioni che possono lievitare - di poco - con i bonus. Chi accetta resta, chi pretende di più è libero di trovarsi un’altra sistemazione. Nel piano di Gasperini entrano anche le plusvalenze. Le proiezioni, se ne stanno occupando Morrow e Lombardo, prevedono dismissioni per 50-60 milioni. Gian Piero è stato inequivocabile: la cessione di qualsiasi titolare - Svilar, Ndicka, Koné, Pisilli, Soulé - andrà coperta con l’arrivo di un giocatore dello stesso livello.Leggi anche Il derby ritorna in sospeso. Rischio sicurezza al Foro Italico Pisilli “trattenuto” in rosa a gennaio. Sulla cessione c’era l’ok di... © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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