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Fabio Capello has assessed Roma's summer form and backed Gian Piero Gasperini's squad to challenge for the title. In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, the former Roma manager analysed the team's readiness for the 2026–27 season after watching their display at Lecce. Capello said: "What I saw yesterday at Lecce is nothing but confirmation of what I had highlighted. Essentially Roma has returned to playing as it finished in the previous season: it has shown it has no integration problems, it doesn't need to do something different. Gasperini knows his players perfectly and the players know the coach perfectly: they go onto the pitch and replicate what was done in the final phase of last season's championship, when they climbed up to qualify for the Champions League." Capello credited the squad's cohesion and Gasperini's established relationship with his players for the smooth start to the campaign. New arrivals have integrated without difficulty, he explained, because the team already operates with unity and commitment. "When in a team you see that everyone runs and fights, whoever comes in integrates rapidly," Capello said. He also noted that unlike Gasperini's first year in charge, the players now understand his football philosophy completely, allowing them to begin the season with confidence and conviction. Capello concluded by emphasising the scale of the task ahead. "I have seen it, I have declared it, I have even told Gasperini twice: at Roma it is now time to start winning," he said. The assessment underlines expectations that Gasperini's Roma can mount a genuine title challenge and serve as a counterweight to Inter's dominance.

Roma completed two signings to strengthen their roster experience after failing to land their initial targets. Marten de Roon arrived from Atalanta after requesting to leave when manager Maurizio Sarri took charge, while Leonardo Balerdi joined on loan from Olympique Marseille with a €15M conditional obligation to buy. The club abandoned pursuit of fullback Jayden Oosterwolde from Fenerbahce after discovering the severity of his injury was worse than expected and declined to revise terms; youth product Emanuele Lulli has since proven serviceable at the position. Morato remained at Marseille after Nottingham Forest insisted on a permanent deal rather than the loan arrangement Roma sought; the defender departs having made 200 appearances over six seasons. The De Roon signing represents a strategic pivot away from signings made by the previous director that lacked head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's backing. De Roon will replace Neil El Aynaoui in the midfield, though El Aynaoui never quite fulfilled the potential he demonstrated at Lens. Roma are exploring additions to the forward line should opportunities arise, working on moves for Zenit's Luiz Henrique and Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling, according to reports. These potential signings could accelerate if Matías Soulé departs the club. El Aynaoui is headed to RB Leipzig for a potential €29M package, Sky reports. The strategic direction reflects Roma's preference for established performers unlikely to cause disruption while delivering solid contributions when selected.

Roma have signed midfielder Marten de Roon from Atalanta and defender Leonardo Balerdi from Olympique Marseille, but failed to complete moves for fullback Jayden Oosterwolde and defender Morato. The deal for Oosterwolde collapsed after Fenerbahçe's injury proved more severe than expected and the club refused to renegotiate terms; Roma are not pursuing alternative options as academy product Emanuele Lulli has proven serviceable. Morato joins on loan with a €15 million conditional obligation to buy after Nottingham Forest demanded an immediate permanent transfer—he had been a cornerstone of Marseille's plans for six seasons with 200 appearances. De Roon arrives as a replacement for Neil El Aynaoui, who is heading to RB Leipzig for a reported potential €29 million package. The midfielder asked to leave when his manager Maurizio Sarri called, and Atalanta allowed his departure without obstruction. Roma's recruitment reflects a broader shift away from signings made by the previous director that lacked Gian Piero Gasperini's approval, selecting instead established players unlikely to disrupt the group. Roma are also working on signings from Zenit's Luiz Henrique and Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling, according to reports from Alfredo Pedullà, with the possibility of adding both if Matías Soulé departs. El Aynaoui, who joined from Lens, never fully realised the potential he had shown in Ligue 1, and the club have opted to move forward with proven commodities expected to deliver solid contributions when called upon.