Roma approached Inter's Ausilio for sporting director role
Transfer News·7 May 2026·45d ago

Roma approached Inter's Ausilio for sporting director role

Source: Forza Roma

AS Roma has begun a search for a new sporting director following the expected departure of Ricky Massara in the coming weeks. While Giovanni Manna remains the club's preferred candidate, Roma has also contacted Piero Ausilio, the current sporting director at Inter and architect of the Nerazzurri's Serie A title-winning squad alongside Marotta. Ausilio rejected the approach, choosing to remain focused on Inter's summer plans and future.

The Friedkin Group's casting process for the sporting director role continues as the club evaluates several Italian candidates. Massara's exit appears increasingly likely as Roma prepares for the summer transfer window. The club's recruitment strategy remains active despite the setback with Ausilio, with Manna continuing to be viewed as the leading option for the position.

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Nuovo ds Roma, il retroscena: sondaggio anche per Ausilio dell’Inter - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma calciomercato as roma Nuovo ds Roma, il retroscena: sondaggio anche per Ausilio dell’Intercalciomercato as romaNuovo ds Roma, il retroscena: sondaggio anche per Ausilio dell’InterGetty ImagesContinua il casting dei giallorossi in vista dell'estate. Il preferito dei Friedkin rimane Manna Redazione 7 maggio 2026 (modifica il 7 maggio 2026 | 16:50) Il futuro della Roma è ancora tutto da scrivere e Ricky Massara lascerà probabilmente Trigoria nelle prossime settimane. I giallorossi sono alla ricerca di un nuovo direttore sportivo e, nonostante il nome in pole sia quello di Giovanni Manna, il club ha sondato diversi profili italiani. Come rivela Tuttomercatoweb, negli ultimi giorni la Roma ha contattato anche Piero Ausilio, attuale ds dell'Inter e architetto della squadra campione d'Italia insieme a Marotta. La proposta è stata rifiutata dal dirigente che è già concentrato sull'estate e sul futuro dei nerazzurri. Continua, quindi, il casting della Roma per il nuovo direttore sportivo, con Massara che si avvicina sempre più all'addio.Leggi anche Roma, per l’attacco si riapre la pista Scamacca: contatti col giocatore Calciomercato Roma, occhi su Culbreath per sostituire Celik © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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