Malen reflects on discipline and rigorous lifestyle

Wesley is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during international duty with Brazil and has returned to Roma to rehabilitate before the club's pre-season training begins on July 13. The Brazilian full-back posted on social media a photograph of himself training at home, stating: "I am recovering to come back stronger than before." The injury forced him to withdraw from Brazil's squad after initially being selected, ending his World Cup hopes for the tournament cycle. Wesley had established himself as a top performer for Roma this season before the muscular problem to his biceps femoris disrupted his campaign. His absence was notable given the consistency he had shown for the giallorossi. The recovery work he is undertaking at home is part of a broader effort to regain full fitness and match sharpness ahead of the structured pre-season programme. The defender's message to supporters reflects his determination to return to action as soon as possible and make an impact in the upcoming campaign. Roma's pre-season begins July 13, giving Wesley a window to complete his rehabilitation work before joining the group for tactical and physical preparation.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is pursuing Diego Moreira, a 2004-born winger from Strasbourg, as Roma's main target for the left flank in the coming transfer window. Moreira, described as a modern full-back capable of playing on either wing, has impressed with his dribbling, technical ability, and physicality during two strong seasons in Ligue 1, recording 4 goals and 6 assists in 27 league appearances this season. Gasperini views him as a complementary option to Wesley, who has become a permanent fixture on the left after his repositioning. Moreira was born in Liège, Belgium, to Portuguese father Almami Moreira and progressed through Standard Liège's academy before joining Benfica's B team at age 16 in 2020. Chelsea signed him in September 2023 for €2 million, but he failed to secure playing time in the Premier League and moved to Strasbourg in 2024, where he has since developed into a key player. At international level, he has represented Belgium at youth levels before committing to Portugal from U16 onwards and recently made his senior debut. Strasbourg has set their asking price at approximately €35 million following Roma's initial approach. Roma's sporting director is expected to attempt to negotiate this figure downward in the coming weeks. Gasperini has requested Champions League-calibre additions without major squad overhauls, and Moreira fits the profile of a targeted, high-quality reinforcement for the upcoming campaign.

Issa Doumbia, who helped Venezia earn promotion from Serie B, has moved to Portugal's Primeira Liga. According to his agent, Roma were monitoring the player's progress until the departure of Massara from the club. The timing of Massara's exit appears to have coincided with Roma's loss of interest in the midfielder. Doumbia's move to the Portuguese top flight represents a significant step in his career after his success in Italian football.

Roma's sporting director D'Amico is pushing to complete several outgoings as the club reshapes its squad. A well-advanced negotiation is underway between left-back Angeliño and Spanish club Real Betis. Betis has also made enquiries about striker Artem Dovbyk, though that deal faces obstacles due to Roma's high asking price for the Ukrainian forward. Beyond Angeliño, Roma is exploring the departure of midfielder Matías Soulé, who has attracted interest from Borussia Dortmund, and several fringe players. Dovbyk remains a priority for exit, and D'Amico aims to use funds from these sales to bring in a new back-up forward to support Donyell Malen under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The club is also considering loan moves for other squad members within Serie A. According to journalist Gianluigi Longari of SportItalia, there has been recent and substantive contact with Betis over Angeliño, signalling the talks have progressed well. However, the structure of future business depends on clearing the existing squad first.

Radio commentators and former players across Rome's radio stations have shared their views on Roma's transfer strategy and title prospects. Piero Torri suggested that Paulo Dybala would likely start in Champions League quarter-finals ahead of Summerville, and cautioned against promising playing time to new signings. He noted that Gasperini is an uncompromising figure—players must earn their place—and indicated the club has a general agreement with Greenwood pending Marseille's need to sell before June 30. Without competing interest in Greenwood, Roma could negotiate the price down. However, veteran commentators expressed skepticism about the club's ambitions. Nando Orsi argued that Roma lacks the depth of Inter and Napoli at squad level, highlighting that Inter possesses Lautaro, Bonny, Thuram, and Esposito, while Roma has limited attacking alternatives if Donyell Malen is unavailable. He suggested the club must expand its quality across 3–4 more starting positions rather than relying on 13–14 players. Roberto Pruzzo was direct in his assessment: "Greenwood and Summerville do not seem like profiles capable of raising the level to compete for the championship. If Roma wants to try to win the league, it must bring in 3–4 starting players while maintaining its core group." The commentary reflects broader concern that current transfer targets may be insufficient for a genuine title push.

Donyell Malen has opened up about his life away from football, revealing a passion for luxury automobiles. The AS Roma attacker appeared on DAY1, a Dutch YouTube channel focused on motors and lifestyle, where he showcased his collection of vehicles including Porsches and Ferraris. He also discussed an old BMW he has owned for four or five years but driven only once. During the episode, Malen touched on his musical preferences, explaining that he refrains from adding songs to the national team's dressing-room playlist. He cited his taste for romantic music, specifically "Never nooit meer" by Gordon, which he acknowledged would be out of place before a World Cup match. The attacker also revealed he recently experienced a car accident, admitting when pressed: "Well, it's partly my fault." Malen was candid about losing one vehicle within three weeks of acquiring it due to the incident. The conversation highlighted Malen's personality beyond his role as a Roma forward, offering fans insight into how the player balances his professional commitments with personal interests during international duty.