Bruno Conti: Roma's finest youth legacy

Former Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini has expressed enthusiasm for Mohamed Salah's potential return to Italian football. Salah is set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer, with Juventus and Roma among clubs linked to the Egyptian winger. Sabatini, who brought Salah to Roma previously, believes the 34-year-old remains a top-level player capable of making an immediate impact. Sabatini told La Stampa that bringing a player of Salah's calibre from the Premier League to Serie A would be difficult but rewarding. He specifically highlighted the possibility of Salah joining Italy's national team under coach Luciano Spalletti, saying: "Portare un giocatore di quel livello dalla Premier League alla Serie A è molto difficile, ma sarebbe una cosa piacevole e gratificante rivederlo magari alla Roma oppure con Spalletti, con cui si realizzerebbe in pieno" ("Bringing a player of that level from the Premier League to Serie A is very difficult, but it would be pleasant and gratifying to see him perhaps at Roma or with Spalletti, with whom he would fully realize himself"). The Roma path currently appears less likely, with the club's interest described as lukewarm. Sabatini praised Salah's tactical discipline, defensive work rate, and professional character. He advised the winger against moving to Saudi Arabia at his age, arguing instead for a return to Europe's top leagues. Sabatini concluded: "Chi prende Salah prende un campione" ("Whoever signs Salah gets a champion").

Giuseppe Conte, leader of the Five Star Movement, has marked the 25th anniversary of AS Roma's third Serie A title, won on 17 June 2001. Speaking to AdnKronos, Conte expressed optimism about Roma's prospects under current management, saying: "Today we celebrate 25 years from that wonderful date. An explosion of joy, a great party that lasted so long. I urge us not to wait another 25 years but we are on the right path, I have great confidence in Gasperini and in the current ownership." Roma's 2001 championship remains their most recent Scudetto. The title was secured with a 3–1 victory against Parma at the Olimpico, with goals from Totti, Batistuta, and Montella. The club has endured a quarter-century without a league title since then, a period that has tested the patience of supporters across Rome. Head coach Gasperini has made qualification for the Champions League a priority this season—a target already achieved—with the ultimate ambition of returning Roma to the summit of Italian football. Conte's remarks underscore the weight of expectation surrounding the current project, as fans and club figures alike hope the combination of Gasperini's management and the Friedkin Group's ownership can finally end the extended championship drought.

Giuseppe Conte, leader of the Five Star Movement, has expressed enthusiasm about AS Roma's prospects, noting that the club has not won the Serie A title for 25 years. He voiced confidence in the Friedkin Group's ownership and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini to bring success back to the Giallorossi. Roma's last Scudetto came in 2001. Conte's remarks reflect broader optimism among supporters regarding the direction of the club under current management, with Gasperini now tasked with delivering silverware after taking charge in 2025.