Roma targets D'Amico and Paratici as director of sport; Fiorentina's sporting director dismisses transfer speculation
Transfer News·19 May 2026·47d ago

Roma targets D'Amico and Paratici as director of sport; Fiorentina's sporting director dismisses transfer speculation

Source: Forza Roma

Roma has narrowed its search for a new director of sport to two leading candidates: Tony D'Amico, considered the frontrunner, and Fabio Paratici of Fiorentina. According to reports, Paratici's position at Fiorentina is not guaranteed, and both candidates are viewed favorably by head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The appointment is considered urgent to allow the club to plan effectively for the upcoming season.

Roma faces a decisive week in its campaign, with a victory against Verona potentially securing Champions League qualification without dependence on other results. The resolution of the sporting director vacancy has become a priority alongside these on-field objectives. Paratici's profile presents an attractive option, though D'Amico remains the primary target at present.

When asked about transfer rumors linking him to other clubs, Paratici dismissed speculation with humor. Speaking before Fiorentina's match against Juventus, he said: "I've just bought a house in Florence—do you already want me to change it? I lived three months shut away at the Viola Park. If you'd seen me these three months you wouldn't ask me this question. I'm super focused on today's Fiorentina and the one in the future. I have nothing else to say. Then it's always nice to receive compliments, but that doesn't mean one should change."

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La permanenza a Firenze dell'ex Juve non è così scontata ed è profilo gradito a Gasperini. Intanto lui dribbla il mercato: "Già volete farmi cambiare casa?" Redazione 19 maggio - 09:42 Roma, la lungimiranza di una scelta che può portare lontano La Roma è entrata nella settimana decisiva della stagione e con una vittoria a Verona può festeggiare la Champions senza guardare gli altri campi. Ma nel frattempo c'è sempre la questione direttore sportivo, che resta da risolvere quanto prima per programmare con forza la prossima annata. Il nome principale è quello di Tony D'Amico, la pista più calda, ma non l'unica. Come riportano il 'Corriere della Sera' e 'Il Messaggero', non è affatto da scartare neanche quella che porta a Fabio Paratici. La sua permanenza alla Fiorentina non pare così scontata e il suo profilo è gradito a Gasperini, così come quello di D'Amico. Intanto prima del match con la Juve lo stesso ds viola ha glissato così a 'Sky Sport' sul suo futuro, interrogato in questo caso sulle indiscrezioni che lo vogliono in orbita Milan a cui ha reagito con un sorriso: "Ho appena preso casa a Firenze, volete già farmi cambiare? Ho vissuto tre mesi al Viola Park chiuso (ride, ndr). Se mi aveste visto in questi tre mesi non mi avreste fatto questa domanda. Sono super concentrato sulla Fiorentina di oggi e su quella del futuro. Non ho nient'altro da dire, poi fa sempre piacere ricevere attestati di stima ma questo non significa che uno debba cambiare". © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA Commenta Continua la lettura Commenti Invia Commento Tutti Leggi altri commenti

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