El Shaarawy celebrates bachelor party ahead of wedding

Roma has been fined by UEFA, though specific details of the offence and penalty amount remain unclear. In contract news, defender Celik's renewal with the club is advancing toward completion. Goalkeeper Mile Svilar continues to attract significant interest from multiple European clubs, reflecting his strong performances and potential market value. The goalkeeper's situation may become a focal point for Roma's summer planning if top-tier offers materialise.

UEFA sanctions against Marseille have significantly altered the landscape for Roma's pursuit of Mason Greenwood. Marseille faces a €10 million fine and must generate over €100 million by 30 June to balance its accounts, with a one-year window to comply before risking exclusion from European competition from 2027–28 onwards. The French club's financial pressure has weakened its negotiating position; Roma has been offering approximately €40 million for Greenwood, well below Marseille's initial €55 million demand, but the UEFA ruling creates urgency for the French side to sell. Roma itself received a €6 million UEFA fine but remains in an improved financial position compared to previous years. Head coach Gasperini awaits his first significant summer signing, and Greenwood remains central to Roma's transfer strategy. The situation has tilted in Roma's favour: Marseille has limited options—Greenwood and Paixão are their most marketable assets—and the English winger has already rejected Saudi Arabian interest and seen Fenerbahçe withdraw from contention. Manchester United's buyback clause on Greenwood has also reduced to 30 per cent, potentially narrowing the gap between Roma's offer and Marseille's asking price. Roma must generate approximately €60 million in sales by 30 June, with Matías Soulé's departure expected to contribute significantly. The club can now move forward with greater confidence following the UEFA resolution, and Gasperini may not have to wait much longer for reinforcements.

UEFA has officially issued financial monitoring sanctions across European clubs. Roma must pay a combined fine of €6 million for breaching two regulations during the 2024–25 financial year. The club slightly exceeded an intermediate target set under its settlement agreement, incurring a €2 million penalty. Additionally, Roma's squad cost-to-revenue ratio exceeded 70% in the 2025 calendar year, violating UEFA's squad cost rule and resulting in a further €4 million fine. Critically, Roma faces no sporting consequences—only the requirement to continue monitoring compliance under its settlement agreement. Marseille, by contrast, received far harsher treatment. The French club was fined €10 million and risks exclusion from UEFA competitions from the 2027–28 season onward if it fails to meet new financial targets. UEFA cited Marseille's failure to meet the final objective of its settlement agreement as the reason for the more severe punishment. The French broadcaster's reduced television rights revenue also factored into UEFA's assessment. Marseille must now implement an austerity programme, cutting costs across wages and transfer spending to reduce its squad cost ratio and restore financial balance by the end of June. Roma's relatively lenient outcome strengthens the Friedkin Group's negotiating position in the transfer market. Head coach Gasperini has identified winger Greenwood as a priority target, and Marseille's financial constraints may now force the French club to lower its €55 million asking price for the player, potentially accelerating Roma's pursuit.

AS Roma is advancing contract renewal talks with three key players—Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Zeki Celik—all whose current deals expire on 30 June. The arrivals of new sporting director Tony D'Amico, who officially begins work on 1 July, is accelerating negotiations. For Dybala and Celik, agreement appears imminent, with Celik expected to receive a salary increase to approximately 3 million euros annually. Pellegrini's renewal is also progressing smoothly, aided by positive relations between his agent and the newly appointed sporting director. All three players have expressed their intention to remain at Roma, and the club's position is equally clear. However, the final formalities—putting pen to paper—remain outstanding. This comes after Stephan El Shaarawy's departure as a free agent, leaving these three renewals as a priority for the Friedkin Group's hierarchy ahead of the summer transfer window. The timing of D'Amico's appointment is proving instrumental in streamlining these negotiations and resolving the contractual impasse that had lingered heading into the final days of June.

Venezia has submitted an official proposal to Stephan El Shaarawy, who recently departed AS Roma. The newly promoted club, represented by sporting director Filippo Antonelli, has made a formal offer to the Egyptian winger, who is taking time to consider his options. El Shaarawy scored the decisive goal that secured Roma's Champions League qualification before leaving the club. El Shaarawy is weighing multiple offers beyond Venezia's approach. Fiorentina, Palermo, and Genoa have also tabled proposals. Genoa holds particular appeal as the club where El Shaarawy developed as a player and where he would reunite with Daniele De Rossi, his former Roma manager and teammate. The 32-year-old is approaching the final chapter of his career and is prioritizing the right fit for his next move. Following his departure from Roma, El Shaarawy spent several weeks on holiday with his wife, visiting the United States, Mauritius, and French Polynesia before returning to Rome. He is expected to announce his decision within the coming days.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has made clear his expectations for Roma's upcoming season following the club's return to European football. Gasperini wants to avoid repeating previous mistakes in the transfer market by bringing in players suited to his tactical system. The coach is demanding at least 16 fit outfield players to compete across Serie A, the Coppa Italia, and the Champions League, recognising that European football demands significant physical and mental resources. Several players have already departed or are expected to leave during the transfer window, including Ferguson, Tsimikas, El Shaarawy, Venturino, and Zaragoza, with Baldanzi and Ziolkowski also on their way out. To maintain squad depth and protect key performers from injury during a gruelling season, Gasperini has identified specific targets: a number 10 or attacking midfielder, a deputy to Gianluca Mancini, a striker, and both right and left-sided defenders. Names under consideration include Vlasic and Greenwood, though negotiations remain in early stages. The arrival of D'Amico as sporting director is pending official confirmation, after which the club is expected to accelerate its recruitment strategy. Gasperini's priority is ensuring the squad composition aligns with his playing philosophy, having identified this as the key lesson from the previous season's recruitment process.