D'Amico on Roma's transfer targets and the Fiorentina challenge

Tony D'Amico spoke publicly as Roma's director for the first time on 24 August, moments before the match against Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico. D'Amico, who took office on 20 June during the transfer window, described the emotional weight of returning to the stadium as a Roma official after his time as an opponent. He highlighted his prior relationship with head coach Gasperini, saying: "With the manager we lived three fantastic years, full of emotions and important results at Atalanta. He helped me greatly in getting settled. The knowledge of his method and his idea of football made things easier for me." On the club's transfer strategy, D'Amico acknowledged the constraints imposed by Roma's UEFA Financial Fair Play settlement agreement. "We have parameters to respect that sometimes make us change objectives and review strategies," he said. He confirmed Roma remain active in the market with one week remaining in the window, but ruled out significant departures: "It's complicated to imagine sales a week before the market closes." D'Amico also indicated openness to further signings if opportunities arise, particularly to strengthen the squad for the league campaign and Champions League competition. When asked about specific targets such as a left winger to suit Gasperini's preferences, and whether players like Gittens and Fofana were current options, D'Amico did not name individuals. Instead, he reiterated: "We are alert on the market. If there are opportunities between now and the end, we will need to broaden the squad for the competitions we face. We will evaluate between now and the end of the market." He emphasised that Fiorentina had made strong signings and conducted quality business, describing them as "a team with great enthusiasm" and predicting a difficult match ahead.

Evan N'Dicka spoke to DAZN ahead of Roma's match against Fiorentina, reflecting on the club's ambitions and his own attacking ambitions this season. On whether Roma can improve on last season's third-place finish, the centre-back said: "We'll see, it's difficult to get there. If we can do better we will. Let's think about today and then we'll see." N'Dicka also addressed his goal-scoring prospects, saying: "I hope so, if the ball comes to me I'll go with all the strength in the world and hope to score many goals." The comments suggest the defender is looking to replicate his attacking contributions from the previous campaign.

Evan N'Dicka spoke ahead of Roma's opening Serie A fixture against Fiorentina on 24 August, expressing confidence in his physical condition and ambition for the campaign. "Now I feel very good. I feel I'm finding my level," the defender said. Asked whether Roma can improve on last season's third-place finish, N'Dicka acknowledged the difficulty but remained hopeful. "It will be hard but if we can do more we will do more. It would be nice to have a great match today and then we'll see," he said. The 25-year-old also discussed his offensive contributions, having scored five goals in the previous season. "I hope so. If the ball arrives well I go with all my strength and I hope to score many goals," he said when asked whether supporters would see him maintain that attacking output.