Totti contract ready as Roma prepares talks with former captain

Giovanni Manna will not become AS Roma's sporting director, despite courtship from the Friedkins. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has no intention of releasing the director and is instead preparing to offer him a contract renewal. Manna, who will meet with incoming manager Antonio Conte after the season ends, is already working on Napoli's next transfer targets. Roma had pursued Manna as a potential sporting director following the Friedkin Group's takeover, but Napoli's firm stance has ended those hopes. The club remains in talks with other candidates to fill the role, with D'Amico emerging as an alternative, though AC Milan is also competing for his services. Details remain unclear on the exact timeline for Roma's final decision. Elsewhere, midfielder Ryan has arrived in Rome, and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini awaits his arrival. Massara's tenure at Napoli has ended after less than a year in the role.

AS Roma and SS Lazio remain uncertain about the date and kickoff time for their upcoming derby match. The Prefect rejected the League's proposal to hold the game on Sunday at noon, and both clubs are now awaiting the outcome of an appeal to the administrative court (TAR). A ruling is expected later today before 6 p.m. The most likely scenario is that the derby will be played on Monday, 18 May at 8.45 p.m., pending court confirmation. However, the scheduling uncertainty has triggered a significant protest from Roma's ultras. The Curva Sud has already announced it will not enter the stadium for the match if the Monday date is confirmed, potentially leading to a derby without organized support groups. The Curva Nord is also expected to remain absent in protest against SS Lazio president Lotito. This situation leaves the fixture in limbo, with both clubs and fans unable to finalize arrangements. The court's decision later today will determine whether the derby proceeds as scheduled or faces further complications.

Roma's European qualification for next season has been confirmed after Lazio's elimination from the Coppa Italia. Even if Roma finish sixth in Serie A, they are now guaranteed to compete in the Europa League. The outcome has also triggered an automatic obligation to sign Donyell Malen permanently from his loan club for €25 million. The news represents a significant development for Roma's future planning. Securing European football provides both competitive prestige and additional revenue streams heading into the next campaign. Malen's transfer obligation converts his loan into a permanent deal, settling the forward's long-term status at the club. Details regarding the specific circumstances of Lazio's Copa Italia exit and the timing of Roma's qualification remain unclear from the available information.