Summerville emerges as Gasperini's top attacking target, but Tottenham interest complicates pursuit

Roma's director of sport Massara is set to depart the club following an agreement on a consensual contract termination that has been in place for two weeks. The separation will be formally ratified in the coming hours, with Massara receiving his salary through 30 June as a severance payment. His departure comes less than a year after returning to Roma for the third time in his career, with reports indicating a lack of technical alignment with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Massara's contract included a mutual termination clause that could be activated in June without severance payments, but Roma and Massara reached a verbal agreement on alternative terms several days ago. The arrangement will see him compensated through the end of June, as his formal departure is expected to occur slightly before that date. Once the agreement is officially ratified, Roma will announce Massara's exit and confirm the appointment of Tony D'Amico as his successor in the sporting director role.

Matías Soulé has spoken about his ambitions with Argentina's national team while on international duty. The Roma winger, who finished the season with 7 goals in 39 appearances despite some physical issues, expressed hope of being selected for the World Cup. Soulé is among 55 players on Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni's preliminary squad list. On his prospects, he said: "I know it is difficult, but there is always hope. There is great competition, but if it doesn't happen I will work to achieve it later. It would be a dream to be there, otherwise I will support as I always have." Regarding his Roma teammate Paulo Dybala, whose future has attracted interest from Boca Juniors, Soulé confirmed the pair have built a strong relationship at the club. "I get along very well with him, but he doesn't want to tell me what he will do. This year we created a good group; Leandro Paredes was also with us before. Having him with me is nice, but it is a decision he must make based on what he thinks is best," Soulé explained. The comments come as Roma's squad continues to evolve under new management, with questions remaining over several players' futures.

AS Roma is undergoing a major overhaul following the team's achievement of third place and Champions League qualification. Ryan Friedkin will assume the role of operating vice president, Gian Piero Gasperini continues as head coach with central decision-making authority, and Tony D'Amico has been appointed sporting director. D'Amico, set to be officially confirmed by Monday, will sign a three-year contract. This marks the fourth sporting director appointment in four years at the club. The reshuffle follows the departure of the previous sporting director, who will receive compensation through June under a mutual agreement termination. Gasperini's role extends beyond team selection to encompassing the overall logic and structure of squad building. D'Amico is expected to work in full synergy with the coach and has a reputation for identifying and developing undervalued talent. The new leadership structure represents a shift toward greater stability after a period of frequent changes in the sporting department. A full executive meeting between all three figures is expected to take place in the coming days, either in person or by video conference. Among D'Amico's immediate priorities are contract renewals for Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and another player, as well as handling player departures. The restructuring follows Roma's unexpectedly strong 2024–25 season, which secured European football despite initial ambitions being lower.