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Midfielder Alessandro Romano has completed his transfer from AS Roma to Cagliari on a season-long loan with a mandatory purchase clause. The 2006-born Italian-Swiss midfielder departed following four years at the Giallorossi, during which he made his Serie A debut on 6 January 2026 and his Olimpico debut on 10 January 2026. Romano underwent his medical examination at Villa Stuart before traveling to Sardinia to join his new club. Romano arrived at Roma's Trigoria training ground as a teenager four years ago and developed through the club's academy structure. His departure marks the end of his time at the Giallorossi, though he spent part of the recent season on loan at Spezia. The move represents an opportunity for regular first-team football as he continues his career development away from Rome. In a lengthy farewell message posted on Instagram, Romano expressed his gratitude to the club: "I leave this shirt with pride, with my heart full of gratitude and with beautiful memories. Four years ago I arrived at Trigoria as a boy, with a suitcase full of dreams and the desire to wear this shirt. Today I leave as a man, aware of how much this club has made me grow, on and off the pitch. Roma was not just a team. It was a home, a family, the place where I consolidated the value of sacrifice, daily work and the responsibility of representing these colours."

Paulo Dybala and AS Roma are moving closer to agreeing a contract renewal, with both parties expressing confidence in reaching a deal despite the absence of a final agreement. Dybala, along with defenders Çelik and midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini, became formally free agents on 1 July, but all three have prioritized staying at the club. Dybala is understood to be open to taking on a new role as part of the renewal package. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini intends to rebuild the squad around the core group from last season while adding quality players to strengthen the squad. The club remains focused on securing key renewals before pursuing transfer targets, with Greenwood reportedly high on their wishlist for incoming signings. While Pellegrini faces added competition for his future, with Turkish clubs reportedly showing interest, he too has given Roma priority in his negotiations. Details of the specific terms and timeline for Dybala's renewal remain unclear, though the positive atmosphere surrounding talks suggests progress is being made toward putting pen to paper in the coming weeks.

Roma is actively pursuing a rejuvenation of its attacking department in the transfer market. The club has reportedly reached an agreement with Tresoldi; however, the completion of this deal depends on the departure of current striker Dovbyk. Roma's strategy focuses on reducing the average age of its offensive options and reshaping the forward line. The exact timeline and financial details of both the potential Tresoldi arrival and Dovbyk's exit remain unclear, though the moves are seen as interconnected components of the club's broader squad restructuring plans.