Angeliño's comeback: weight loss, recovery and agreement with Gasperini

Fabio Capello has assessed AS Roma's fixture list for the upcoming season in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. Capello expects Roma to start the new campaign with the same certainty and quality they showed at the end of the previous season, given that Gasperini is the new head coach. However, he warns that the early schedule presents significant challenges. Capello highlighted that Roma will not face any newly promoted teams in their opening ten fixtures—an unusual circumstance that leaves them vulnerable to a demanding run of matches. The Giallorossi will encounter Inter, Napoli, Como, Atalanta, and Fiorentina during this period, alongside difficult away trips to Torino and Udinese. Roma's opening match will be against Fiorentina, while their season concludes with an away fixture at Cagliari. Capello stated: "Knowing Gasperini, I expect a Roma that in August restarts from the certainties and the brilliance with which it ended this season. The schedule is not, however, very straightforward: the Giallorossi will not face any newly promoted sides in the first ten matches, but instead they will come up against Inter, Napoli, Como, Atalanta, Fiorentina… plus complicated away trips like those with Torino and Udinese."

Manu Koné is among AS Roma's list of players who could be sold before the 30 June deadline, as the club needs to generate approximately €50 million in capital gains. The French midfielder has attracted initial enquiries from Premier League clubs, while Inter Milan has withdrawn from the race. Inter had previously attempted to sign Koné last summer with an offer reported around €45 million, but Roma rejected it. The Milan club is not prioritizing him now, with manager Chivu preferring Liverpool's Jones instead. Koné's potential departure reflects Roma's financial requirements heading into the transfer window. The midfielder, currently on international duty at the World Cup, is among the squad's most valuable assets. Inter is also not expected to pursue a deal for Gianluca Mancini, who is close to renewing his contract with Roma. Once new sporting director D'Amico is officially announced, the market activity is expected to accelerate. Details remain unclear on the timeline for his appointment or the scale of Roma's transfer activity beyond the financial targets.

Roma are pursuing Croatian midfielder Vlasic as the club seeks to reshape its attacking unit. Head coach Gasperini is interested in the player's versatility, though details of the operation's costs remain unclear. Roma's leadership is working to add talent, goals, and substance to the forward line as part of a broader transformation of the team's advanced positions. The club continues to assess midfield reinforcements to support its tactical vision.

Devyne Rensch delivered a decisive performance in Roma's comeback victory over Parma on Sunday, scoring and winning a penalty in just ten minutes off the bench. The Dutch winger replaced Çelik and demonstrated the kind of impact that has caught the attention of head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who is unlikely to forget such a clinical display from a player not known for scoring goals and earning penalties in quick succession. Rensch's playing time this season has been inconsistent. After an encouraging start—highlighted by an excellent showing in the opening derby against Lazio—Gasperini reduced his minutes, favoring other options through January and February. From March onward, the situation shifted again as the coach returned to relying on Rensch more regularly. Defensive vulnerabilities have been evident, but the winger has provided three consecutive assists against Inter, Pisa, and Atalanta. His commitment has remained constant despite Roma's gradual deterioration in the race for Champions League qualification. Looking ahead, Rensch's future appears secure at Roma, with his emotional bond to the club evident since signing a year ago. The key question is what role he will occupy next season. One scenario sees him functioning as a utility player across both flanks and backup to Wesley and Çelik. Alternatively, if Gasperini moves Wesley permanently to the right side, Rensch could become the main left-back deputy. The coach aims to increase quality and intensity on the wings, with decisions on Çelik's renewal and Angeliño's possible departure likely to shape the structure of Roma's wide options.

Roma's sporting director Frederic Massara is planning several player departures in the coming transfer window. Angeliño, the left-back currently on the Roma squad, has been mentioned as a potential candidate to leave the club. However, a denial has been issued regarding the rumors surrounding the player's future, suggesting the situation may not be as straightforward as initially reported. Details remain unclear regarding the exact circumstances and timeline of any potential departure.

AS Roma must generate approximately €80 million in player sales by June 30 to meet financial requirements. The club has already secured new sponsorship agreements to help bridge the gap, but significant player departures will be necessary. Director Massara is actively working on multiple transfer deals to achieve this target. Roma has signed sponsorship deals that will provide immediate cash flow: Wizz Air (€2 million in June), Eurobet.live (initial payment of reportedly approximately €8 million), and an estimated €15 million from a Serie A and IMG partnership agreement. However, these sponsorships alone are insufficient, forcing the club to pursue player sales. Several squad players are expected to depart: Baldanzi will reportedly be sold for €10 million (generating €4.5 million in profit), Salah-Eddine may join PSV Eindhoven for an undisclosed fee, and both Shomurodov and Angeliño—who has requested a transfer—are being considered for sales. Among the club's more prominent players, one significant departure is expected. Defender Ndicka reportedly remains a primary target for Inter Milan at €45 million and is considered a likely candidate to leave, though details remain unclear on whether other key players like Svilar or Koné might be included in outgoing transfers. The financial pressure stems from Roma's need to maintain competitive squad investment while meeting regulatory requirements.