Gasperini rejects talk of Friedkin gift, vows to work on squad improvement
Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini attended a charity event at the Accademia dello Sport per la Solidarietà to mark the 50th anniversary of its tennis and padel tournament. During the occasion, Gasperini reflected on Roma's season and outlined his plans for the upcoming campaign, emphasizing the need for serious work rather than expecting financial intervention from ownership. When asked whether he expected a gift from the Friedkin Group, Gasperini said: "No, dobbiamo lavorare con serietà e attenzione. Roma è una piazza importante. uno stadio pieno come in poche piazza, c'è tanta piazza. Abbiamo il dovere e l'esigenza di provare a migliorare la squadra e dare soddisfazione ai tifosi" (No, we must work with seriousness and attention. Roma is an important stadium with a full ground like few other places. We have a duty and a need to try to improve the squad and give satisfaction to the fans). Gasperini confirmed that contract renewal discussions with key players are ongoing behind the scenes, describing them as fundamental to rebuilding. He expressed his desire to retain all players but acknowledged financial constraints may force difficult decisions. Regarding speculation about Gianluca Mancini potentially moving to Inter, Gasperini stated the player will remain at Roma if he wishes to stay.
