Bruno Conti Departs Roma After 53 Years; De Rossi Pays Tribute

AS Roma and Swiss club Basel are nearing a final agreement regarding a long-running dispute over Riccardo Calafiori's future resale rights. The two clubs have reached consensus on the financial figure Basel will pay to Roma, with negotiations now focusing on payment terms to bring the matter to a definitive close. The dispute originated from Calafiori's transfer to Basel four years ago, followed by his subsequent move to Bologna and then to Arsenal. Roma had maintained that the 40% future resale clause included in the original Basel deal entitled the club to a percentage of all funds received by Basel from Calafiori's later sales—including the 50% portion Basel received from Bologna's sale of the defender to Arsenal for 45 million plus 5 million in add-ons. UEFA previously ruled in Roma's favour on this matter. The resolution of this dispute will bring several million euros to Roma's coffers. The agreement marks an end to years of negotiation and legal wrangling over the interpretation of the resale clause.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is spending the final days of his summer break in Alto Adige (South Tyrol) in the Italian Alps, relaxing before Roma's pre-season training camp begins. Like his players, Gasperini is taking time away during the off-season interval. The timing aligns with the club's preparations ahead of the new campaign, with the head coach set to return for the formal start of summer training sessions and tactical work with the squad.

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini spent the recent weekend on holiday in Val Pusteria in northern Italy, combining relaxation with solidarity initiatives. He was joined by Giovanni Licini, founder of the Academy of Sport for Solidarity in Bergamo, and Giancarlo Giorgetti, Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance. The three, described as long-standing friends, were welcomed by local officials for an excursion on Monte Specie, followed by a traditional meal at Malga Prato Piazza. Discussions covered politics, sport, and regional development in Alto Adige. On Saturday, June 30, a larger group accompanied them on a new excursion along the trails of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Gasperini is taking a brief holiday before Roma's squad gathering scheduled for July 13 at Trigoria. Despite the break, his focus remains on Roma's transfer priorities, with Greenwood identified as a key target for the upcoming season. The coach's presence at the solidarity-focused event reflects his involvement in community and charitable activities beyond his technical duties. The holiday comes as Roma prepares for the new season under Gasperini's management, with squad preparation set to begin in the coming weeks.