Cobolli navigates Roland Garros final eve with training, friends and Bove's arrival

Roma will return to training at Trigoria on Wednesday morning to prepare for their Serie A season debut against Fiorentina on Monday 24 August at 20:45. The squad concludes their summer pre-season with a draw away at Dortmund. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini continues to pursue reinforcements in the transfer market, with a left winger still the priority. Negotiations remain ongoing for Rodrigo Mora, while Udogie has emerged as an alternative target and has already accepted Roma's proposal.

Mats Hummels was honoured by both Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma before a friendly between the two clubs on 15 August 2026. The former defender, who spent significant time with both organisations in the latter stages of his career, greeted former Roma teammates and staff members ahead of kick-off. Before the match, Hummels received two commemorative plaques in recognition of the bonds he built with each club. Roma's CEO John Galantic personally presented the Giallorossi's plaque to the ex-centre-back. The friendly offered Hummels an emotional return to the Roma world and a chance to reconnect with the club that formed a key chapter in his recent playing history.

Francesco Totti featured in a video posted by his partner Noemi on Ferragosto (15 August), in which the Roma legend was seen diving while the song 'Solo' — the closing track from his documentary — played in the background. The video captured a nostalgic moment for the former number 10, whose illustrious career at the Stadio Olimpico spanned from 1992 to 2017. The appearance continues Totti's presence in the public eye as discussions remain active regarding his potential involvement in Roma's plans for the club's centenary in 2027. Totti remains one of the most iconic figures in the club's history, having scored 307 goals for the Giallorossi, including 250 in Serie A during his 25-year tenure. The lighthearted content shared on social media underscores the enduring affection between Totti and the Roma fanbase, maintaining his connection to the club even in retirement.