Roma awaits UEFA response on Financial Fair Play

AS Roma is accelerating its contract renewal negotiations with key players, prioritizing squad retention ahead of the summer transfer window. The club is targeting agreements with Lorenzo Pellegrini, Paulo Dybala, and Celik, but has implemented salary ceilings to control spending on new deals. Roma's strategy reflects a balance between securing important squad members and maintaining financial discipline as the club prepares for the 2026–27 season.

Francesco Totti, captain of Roma's last Serie A championship-winning team from June 17, 2001, marked the 25th anniversary of that triumph by sharing his memories and expressing hope for the club's future. Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, Totti recalled: "Twenty-five years ago, the most beautiful day of our lives. I remember every single moment: the wait, arriving at the stadium. The goal. The match. I'm sure you all remember everything too. For those who weren't there yet... what you missed! With the hope that we can soon return to living a day like that, Forza Roma." Other key figures from that 2001 squad—Vincent Candela and Antonio Carlos Zago—also reflected on the achievement while assessing Roma's current trajectory under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Candela, speaking to Il Messaggero, expressed cautious optimism: "After 7 years he has returned Roma to the Champions League. Gasp is good, has experience, is a coach who knows how to improve players, has created a group, but to win the Serie A title you need champions and the club must help him. But the road is the right one." Zago, interviewed by Il Tempo, offered similar sentiments about Gasperini's appointment while noting defensive needs. Both former players emphasized that the current coaching direction is sound and urged supporters to provide patience and trust as Roma pursues its next Serie A title.

Roma is pursuing Mason Greenwood as a major transfer objective under head coach Gasperini. The club is facing time pressures on multiple fronts, including the transfer market. A significant factor in Roma's planning is an expected response from UEFA regarding the club's financial accounts. The outcome of this UEFA feedback could influence Roma's ability to complete signings and shape the squad for the season ahead. Details on the timeline and specific financial matters remain unclear.