AS Roma's new stadium project advances toward approval

Maurizio Setti, former Verona president and current owner of Forte Virtus in the United Arab Emirates, has commented on the potential pairing of D'Amico and Gian Piero Gasperini at Roma. Setti believes the two could form an effective partnership. Gasperini was appointed Roma head coach in 2025 and holds sole responsibility for team selection and tactics. Details of the full context and Setti's specific reasoning remain unclear from the available information.

AS Roma's new stadium project at Pietralata continues its administrative process, with 17 opinions now submitted to the Decisive Services Conference. Following a positive assessment from the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI), additional approvals have arrived from three departments of the Lazio Region, Roma Natura, Italian Railways (RFI), Major Stations, two Roma Capital departments, three offices from ASL Roma 2 health authority, and Areti (the electrical distribution network operator). Several bureaucratic steps remain before final clearance for construction to begin. The Special Superintendence for Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape of Rome has confirmed that archaeological investigations and excavations are still underway at the site. The authority emphasized the necessity of uncovering a Roman villa identified during preliminary investigations and protecting other minor archaeological remains through appropriate conservation measures. The Superintendence also stressed its involvement in the Environmental Impact Assessment process. These archaeological requirements add an additional layer of oversight to the project timeline, though details remain unclear on how long the excavation phase will extend.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has outlined his transfer priorities to new director of sport D'Amico following a meeting that also included Lombardo and Scala from the Friedkin Group. Gasperini has identified five required reinforcements to strengthen the Roma squad for the coming season, with four designated as essential starters. The recruitment window runs from the start of pre-season on 13 July through late July and early August. Gasperini's primary target is Greenwood, the Marsille attacker, personally contacted by the coach in the presence of the player's father and agent. The manager also seeks two attacking wingers—one for the right flank and one for the left. Summerville has reportedly demanded €6.5 million net annually, a salary deemed excessive under Roma's new structure. Alternative options include Milan's Pulisic and Nkunku, the latter potentially available on loan. Roma also requires a lower-profile defender, preferably a left-footed centre-back with speed and ball-playing ability. Molina of Atlético Madrid, who plays as a right-back, remains under consideration, with his contract expiring in June 2027. A fourth signing targets a Koné replacement following the midfielder's anticipated departure, with Lille's Bouaddi identified as a primary candidate though the French club is seeking approximately €60 million. Additional priorities include an attacking midfielder and defensive reinforcements. Some signings must be finalized by 30 June to comply with UEFA settlement agreement obligations.