Massara set for Marseille move; El Shaarawy injury concerns ahead of Parma clash; Roma eye Lautaro Rivero
Transfer News·8 May 2026·8h ago

Massara set for Marseille move; El Shaarawy injury concerns ahead of Parma clash; Roma eye Lautaro Rivero

Source: Forza Roma

Roma sporting director Massara appears set to leave the club and join Ligue 1 side Marseille. Federico Balzaretti, a former Roma player now serving as Marseille's vice sporting director, reportedly suggested Massara's name to the French club. An initial conversation between Massara and Benatia has already taken place, and Massara is understood to be interested in the move. Roma is now searching for a replacement sporting director, with Mannaresta in pole position. Other candidates under consideration include Giuntoli, Pradè, and D'Amico.

On the pitch, Roma trained ahead of a crucial away match against Parma in two days. However, El Shaarawy sustained an injury during training and is now a doubt for the trip to Emilia. Lorenzo Pellegrini remains unavailable, continuing individual work away from the squad and unlikely to feature. The club continues to pursue defensive reinforcements in the transfer market, with young Argentine centre-back Lautaro Rivero from River Plate emerging as a target. Alajbegovic is also being monitored for potential future moves.

Gasperini will hold a press conference tomorrow. Confirmation has also arrived regarding Roma's new second kit for the 2026–27 season.

● AI Generated Summary

This summary was generated by an AI model. Always read the source for complete and accurate information.

Testo Originale / Source Text

Machine-scraped Italian — paste into Google Translate for a full read.

Massara apre al Marsiglia. Elsha ko, Parma a rischio. Mercato, piace Lautaro Rivero - Forzaroma.info forzaroma news as roma Massara apre al Marsiglia. Elsha ko, Parma a rischio. Mercato, piace Lautaro Riveronews as romaMassara apre al Marsiglia. Elsha ko, Parma a rischio. Mercato, piace Lautaro RiveroDomani la conferenza stampa di Gasperini. Pellegrini continua a lavorare a parte. E, intanto, arrivano conferme sulla nuova seconda maglia Redazione 8 maggio 2026 (modifica il 8 maggio 2026 | 20:15) Getty ImagesIl futuro di Massara sembra segnato: non sarà più alla Roma, ma lontano. Forse in Francia, dove il Marsiglia ha avviatoi primi contatti con l'attuale ds giallorosso. A suggerire il suo nome al club francese è stato Federico Balzaretti, vecchia conoscenza romanista e vice ds dell'OM. Un primo colloquio, con Benatia, c'è già stato. E Massara sembra gradire l'opzione. La Roma, intanto, continua la caccia al nuovo ds: il nome di Giuntoli non è stato ancora scartato. Mannaresta in pole. Mentre spunta il nome anche il nome di Pradè. Resta sul tavolo il nome di D'Amico.Scegli tu cosa leggere: metti Forzaroma.info tra le tue fonti GoogleParlando di campo, la Roma ha svolto oggi la seduta di allenamento a due giorni dalla delicata sfida contro il Parma. Non sono arrivate, però, buone notizie: si è fermato El Shaarawy, che ora è in dubbio per la trasferta emiliana. Restano invece alte le probabilità di un’altra assenza: Pellegrini ha svolto, ancora, lavoro differenziato e difficilmente sarà a disposizione. Sul fronte mercato, la Roma continua a muoversi alla ricerca di rinforzi: piace il giovanedifensore argentino Lautaro Rivero, attualmente al River Plate. In parallelo, si avvicina anche il profilo di Alajbegovic, altro nome monitorato per il futuro.Il suo futuro è lontano da Roma. L'argentino è il nome nuovo per la difesaDomani la conferenza stampa di Gasperini. Arrivano conferme sulla seconda maglia del 2026/27Un poker per l'ala sinistra. Dybala-Soulé, un tango mai sbocciatoGioca con la nostra redazione© RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

Read original on Forza Roma

More Transfer News

Roma fans appeal to N'Dicka to stay; defender responds after Roma-Fiorentina
Squad NewsTransfer News AI
6h ago

Roma fans appeal to N'Dicka to stay; defender responds after Roma-Fiorentina

Following Roma's match against Fiorentina, supporters urged defender N'Dicka to remain at the club. The player's response to their appeals was captured on video. N'Dicka's future has become a key concern for Roma during the current transfer window, with the club facing uncertainty over whether the defender will commit his long-term future to the Giallorossi. His potential departure represents one of the most sensitive issues Roma must navigate this season as they look to strengthen their defensive options.

Gasperini meets Friedkin ownership; Massara departure looms as Marseille watches
Club NewsTransfer News AI
8h ago

Gasperini meets Friedkin ownership; Massara departure looms as Marseille watches

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini held talks with the Friedkin Group ownership. Sporting director Massara is preparing to leave the club, with Ligue 1 side Marseille reportedly monitoring the situation. Details of the meeting remain unclear. The reports also reference surprise at tensions between Gasperini and former manager Claudio Ranieri, though the nature and context of any disagreement are not specified. These developments come as Roma continues to reshape its sporting structure under current leadership.

Tsimikas set to leave Roma as Liverpool manager confirms return plan
Transfer NewsSquad News AI
8h ago

Tsimikas set to leave Roma as Liverpool manager confirms return plan

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has indicated that Kostas Tsimikas will return from his loan spell at Roma and take on a more prominent role at Anfield. Slot stated the left-back will replace Robertson, suggesting the Greek defender has no long-term future in Rome. Tsimikas joined Roma on loan but has found himself in an uncertain position at the club. His departure would mark another loan move ending prematurely, leaving Roma to reassess their left-back options for the remainder of the season.

More on Stephan El Shaarawy

Player profile →
El Shaarawy sidelined ahead of Parma clash; Pellegrini and Dovbyk continue separate training
InjurySquad News AI
15h ago

El Shaarawy sidelined ahead of Parma clash; Pellegrini and Dovbyk continue separate training

AS Roma is preparing for Sunday's Serie A match against Parma at Stadio Ennio Tardini (18:00 kick-off). El Shaarawy has been ruled out due to injury during training at Trigoria. Lorenzo Pellegrini and another player remain sidelined and are continuing individual training sessions rather than participating in full squad work. The extent of these injuries and expected timelines for their return remain unclear. Roma will need to assess squad availability ahead of the fixture.

Roma injury concerns ahead of Parma: El Shaarawy and Gollini doubt for crucial match
InjurySquad News AI
15h ago

Roma injury concerns ahead of Parma: El Shaarawy and Gollini doubt for crucial match

AS Roma reported multiple injury setbacks during Friday training ahead of Sunday's crucial away fixture against Parma. Stephan El Shaarawy sustained a mild adductor strain and is considered doubtful for the trip, while goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini suffered a left iliopsoas muscle strain. Both injuries pose concerns for head coach Gian Piero Gasperini as Roma chase Champions League qualification. The squad trained in two groups, completing field work and gym sessions respectively. Lorenzo Pellegrini continues individual training and is unlikely to recover in time for the Parma match, though Roma are targeting his availability for next week's Derby della Capitale against Lazio. Mateo Dovbyk and Zaragoza also remain sidelined with personalized recovery programs. Sunday's away fixture at Parma (18:00 kickoff) is described as decisive for Roma's European ambitions, leaving Gasperini with limited options and days to assess the fitness situation. The club faces a critical period with several key players unavailable or at risk.

Under Gasperini's Vision: Roma Secures Core Players Mancini, Cristante, and Pellegrini
Squad NewsTransfer News AI
21h ago

Under Gasperini's Vision: Roma Secures Core Players Mancini, Cristante, and Pellegrini

Roma is moving toward contract renewals with key senior players Gianluca Mancini, Bryan Cristante, and Lorenzo Pellegrini under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's direction. Mancini and Cristante, who worked with Gasperini at Bergamo, are expected to sign multi-year deals through 2030, while Pellegrini will likely extend through 2029 with a salary reduction. Zeki Celik, also in contract talks, wishes to remain at the club and is negotiating improved terms under Italy's Decreto Crescita tax incentive. Gasperini has personally championed the renewals of these veterans as integral to Roma's ambitions. The coach views them as essential players whose retention is crucial to raising the club's performance level, especially as Roma prepares to pursue three or four top-tier signings comparable to current squad members Wesley and Donyell Malen. Paulo Dybala and Stephan El Shaarawy, both out of contract on 30 June, remain in focus; the coach holds both in high regard, though El Shaarawy's future will be revisited only at the season's end. Gasperini's backing represents a significant vote of confidence in the squad's core, countering earlier criticism of these players as underperformers.

More on Lorenzo Pellegrini

Player profile →
Gasperini to hold pre-match press conference ahead of Parma clash
Press ConferenceSerie A AI
14h ago

Gasperini to hold pre-match press conference ahead of Parma clash

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini will hold his pre-match press conference tomorrow at 13:30 at the club's Trigoria training ground, ahead of Sunday's away fixture against Parma at 18:00. The Parmesan side are mathematically safe and have no remaining objectives in the league table. Roma face a critical period in their season, with Parma, Lazio, and Verona representing three remaining hurdles as the club attempts to secure Champions League qualification. During the conference, Gasperini is expected to address injury concerns among the squad, with Lorenzo Pellegrini's fitness status likely to draw particular attention. The technical staff will also provide updates on the squad's wider condition and outlook for the immediate future. The match represents an important opportunity for Roma to maintain momentum in their push for European football next season.

El Shaarawy sidelined ahead of Parma clash; Pellegrini and Dovbyk continue separate training
InjurySquad News AI
15h ago

El Shaarawy sidelined ahead of Parma clash; Pellegrini and Dovbyk continue separate training

AS Roma is preparing for Sunday's Serie A match against Parma at Stadio Ennio Tardini (18:00 kick-off). El Shaarawy has been ruled out due to injury during training at Trigoria. Lorenzo Pellegrini and another player remain sidelined and are continuing individual training sessions rather than participating in full squad work. The extent of these injuries and expected timelines for their return remain unclear. Roma will need to assess squad availability ahead of the fixture.

Roma injury concerns ahead of Parma: El Shaarawy and Gollini doubt for crucial match
InjurySquad News AI
15h ago

Roma injury concerns ahead of Parma: El Shaarawy and Gollini doubt for crucial match

AS Roma reported multiple injury setbacks during Friday training ahead of Sunday's crucial away fixture against Parma. Stephan El Shaarawy sustained a mild adductor strain and is considered doubtful for the trip, while goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini suffered a left iliopsoas muscle strain. Both injuries pose concerns for head coach Gian Piero Gasperini as Roma chase Champions League qualification. The squad trained in two groups, completing field work and gym sessions respectively. Lorenzo Pellegrini continues individual training and is unlikely to recover in time for the Parma match, though Roma are targeting his availability for next week's Derby della Capitale against Lazio. Mateo Dovbyk and Zaragoza also remain sidelined with personalized recovery programs. Sunday's away fixture at Parma (18:00 kickoff) is described as decisive for Roma's European ambitions, leaving Gasperini with limited options and days to assess the fitness situation. The club faces a critical period with several key players unavailable or at risk.