El Shaarawy weds Pagani with Roma stars in attendance

AS Roma has removed Gianmarco Migliorati, coordinator of scouting areas within the youth academy, and Roberto Vichi, a respected club scout, from their positions in a restructuring of the academy's upper ranks. Both departures occurred in recent days as part of what the club describes as an internal reorganisation at Trigoria. Migliorati, a former head of Roma's women's football section, and Vichi, who had deep historical ties to the club dating back to his playing days at Catanzaro alongside Claudio Ranieri, were closely associated with the former manager. The removals signal a clear break with the recent past and open the door for the new technical leadership to install scouts of their choosing. The restructuring aims to reshape the academy's scouting operation and youth talent development framework. Massimo Margiotta has been officially confirmed as the new head of Roma's youth academy. Further appointments are expected in the coming days as the club moves to fill the vacant positions and reshape its approach to identifying and developing young talent.

Roma have shifted their focus to Strasbourg forward Diego Moreira after missing out on Mason Greenwood, with Chelsea confirming they will not interfere in the Italian club's pursuit. Moreira, currently playing for Belgium at the World Cup, has a buyback clause in his contract held by Chelsea, though exact details remain undisclosed. Roma established his valuation stands at €40 million after speaking with Strasbourg, and Tony D'Amico will attempt to negotiate that fee downward. Any move will await Belgium's World Cup exit. The development represents a boost for Roma's attacking ambitions. During parallel discussions with Chelsea over Alejandro Garnacho, the Blues explicitly confirmed they have no interest in the Belgium international and will not stand in Roma's way regarding Moreira. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is known to favour players of Moreira's profile and has a track record of unlocking additional quality from attacking talents. At 21 years old, Moreira's profile continues rising, with World Cup exposure likely to enhance his reputation further. A move to Roma would offer the forward a sensible next step in his development ahead of pursuing a bigger transfer later in his career.

AS Roma has confirmed Margiotta's appointment as the new head of the youth sector. The club continues preparations for the new season while monitoring the transfer market closely. In the midst of Roma's ongoing work, Manchester United has reportedly entered the race for midfielder Manu Koné, preparing an offer of 50 million pounds. The interest from the English club represents a potential test of Roma's resolve to retain one of their midfield assets during the summer window.

AS Roma is close to completing contract renewals for its core squad following the club's return to the Champions League after seven years. Three players — Paulo Dybala, Zeki Çelik, and Lorenzo Pellegrini — are currently out of contract, with agreements already reached with Dybala and Çelik in recent days; both deals are now in the drafting stage. Pellegrini remains the main outstanding issue, with negotiations ongoing and a potential decisive meeting expected as soon as today. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini told Sky Sport: "The players are happy, the club will handle the announcements." The squad must be finalised before Monday, when the team gathers at Trigoria. Pellegrini is seeking a three-year contract to resist approaches from abroad, while Roma is holding out for a two-year deal. Despite the gap, both sides are expected to reach an agreement, possibly with added options as a compromise. The defensive pair Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante are also due for renewal; Mancini is likely to sign a new three-year contract to ward off interest from Inter, while Cristante could accept two years. Stephan El Shaarawy was recently released from the club following Verona's final match of the season.

Stephan El Shaarawy's decade at Roma ended with a goal against Verona in the final fixture of the season, a moment already etched into club folklore. The winger started the campaign as captain under new coach Gian Piero Gasperini on 23 August 2025 in the opener against Bologna, rewarded for having the most appearances of any Roma player. The captaincy lasted only three matches before Bryan Cristante and Lorenzo Pellegrini superseded him, while a long Achilles tendon inflammation kept him sidelined for 9 matches. He made just 9 starts all season. El Shaarawy appeared 27 times overall in a campaign that marked his lowest appearance count since arriving at Roma (excluding two spells that began in January). He provided 3 assists and scored only once in league play before that final moment at the Bentegodi—a Europa League goal against Midtjylland in November proved his only other strike. The 34-year-old had squandered a clear late chance against Lazio at the Olimpico in his penultimate appearance. His journey from a once-heralded young talent whose image appeared on trading cards and video games to a squad player willing to sacrifice wages during his Shanghai Shenhua spell to return to Roma was defined by selflessness, including a standout European performance as a defender against AC Milan two years earlier. The goal at Verona provided the perfect send-off for a married man departing after a beautiful era.

Stephan El Shaarawy is poised to join Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab after leaving Roma. The forward, who became a free agent on 30 June, has accepted the club's proposal, though contract details remain under negotiation. Al Shabab has offered a two-year deal, while El Shaarawy is seeking a three-year agreement. The annual salary is reportedly slightly under €9 million. El Shaarawy departed Roma at the end of his contract and has now prioritized the Saudi opportunity over other options. De Rossi had personally approached the attacker about joining Genoa, but no agreement was reached in those discussions. The financial package from Al Shabab proved significantly more attractive to the Italian forward.

Roma's search for wide players has widened beyond Dan Ndoye of Nottingham Forest, with director Tony D'Amico now also scouting Can Uzun of Eintracht Frankfurt. The 20-year-old Turkish attacking midfielder is viewed as an emerging international talent and appeals to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. D'Amico has initiated contact with Frankfurt and Uzun's representatives to explore a deal; the player carries a valuation of approximately €45 million, though room for negotiation exists. Roma had previously dismissed suggestions of chasing Mason Greenwood, instead prioritising established players at realistic fees. Any acceleration in these pursuits will follow the official renewal of contracts for Paulo Dybala, Zeki Çelik, and Lorenzo Pellegrini, as well as extensions for Gianluca Mancini (through 2030) and Bryan Cristante (through 2029). Ndoye, an experienced operator in Italian football from his time at Bologna, contrasts with Uzun, a fresh prospect attracting interest from multiple clubs. Uzun, represented by the same agents as fellow Roma target Nicolò Tresoldi, has played two World Cup appearances for Turkey—60 minutes against Paraguay and 6 minutes against the United States. In the Bundesliga, he has emerged as one of the league's finest young talents over the past two seasons. D'Amico will continue dialogue with the German club regarding improved terms.

Roma have ended pursuit of Mason Greenwood, who is close to joining Fenerbahçe after wage demands exceeded the club's ceiling of nearly €5 million. The Friedkin Group has imposed a strict salary cap to maintain squad harmony, leaving Greenwood unaffordable. Negotiations on Lorenzo Pellegrini's contract renewal are expected to conclude by the weekend, with further talks between the director of sport and Pellegrini's agent imminent. With Greenwood off the table, Roma are evaluating alternatives including Matías Soulé in exit discussions—Sunderland has enquired, with Roma valuing him at €30 million—and monitoring Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho, who is available for offers. Other targets remain complicated: Antonio Nusa (Leipzig want €50 million, Arsenal also interested), and Dan Ndoye, though journalist Alfredo Pedullà reports no margin for negotiation there. Diao from Como is a potential fallback option, with the club seeking €25–30 million; Sporting Lisbon and Deportivo la Coruña are also interested. Elsewhere, Manchester United are readying a €50 million bid for Manu Koné in midfield. Roma will have no new arrivals at Trigoria on 13 July, and Artem Dovbyk's future may not determine attempts to sign Tresoldi, the German striker—though Atlético Madrid are frontrunners for him.

Lorenzo Pellegrini is set to sign a contract renewal with Roma, with the final details nearly resolved between the club and the captain's agent. The 1996-born midfielder will attend Monday morning's pre-season gathering at Trigoria under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who has pushed strongly for his retention. New sporting director Tony D'Amico has spent days finalising the remaining terms following a face-to-face meeting last week, with the gap between the club's offer and the player's demands now minimal. A deal is expected to be completed by the weekend. Pellegrini's renewal represents a significant moment in Roma's planning. The captain began his journey at the club in the youth academy in 2005, making this contract signature a historic one for the giallorossi. His deal is the final outstanding negotiation among three players whose contracts expired on 30 June: Paulo Dybala and Zeki Çelik have already agreed terms with the club, pending only official announcements. Head coach Gasperini's specific requests for player confirmations will form the foundation of Roma's transfer strategy as the club awaits the arrival of new signings.

Roma's search for wide players has widened beyond Dan Ndoye of Nottingham Forest, with director Tony D'Amico now also scouting Can Uzun of Eintracht Frankfurt. The 20-year-old Turkish attacking midfielder is viewed as an emerging international talent and appeals to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. D'Amico has initiated contact with Frankfurt and Uzun's representatives to explore a deal; the player carries a valuation of approximately €45 million, though room for negotiation exists. Roma had previously dismissed suggestions of chasing Mason Greenwood, instead prioritising established players at realistic fees. Any acceleration in these pursuits will follow the official renewal of contracts for Paulo Dybala, Zeki Çelik, and Lorenzo Pellegrini, as well as extensions for Gianluca Mancini (through 2030) and Bryan Cristante (through 2029). Ndoye, an experienced operator in Italian football from his time at Bologna, contrasts with Uzun, a fresh prospect attracting interest from multiple clubs. Uzun, represented by the same agents as fellow Roma target Nicolò Tresoldi, has played two World Cup appearances for Turkey—60 minutes against Paraguay and 6 minutes against the United States. In the Bundesliga, he has emerged as one of the league's finest young talents over the past two seasons. D'Amico will continue dialogue with the German club regarding improved terms.

Bryan Cristante has become an indispensable figure for Roma in the 2025–26 season, finally silencing years of criticism by leading the club's midfield as they qualified for the Champions League and won a European trophy. The midfielder made 37 appearances from 38, accumulating 3,103 minutes—more than any other outfield player at the club. Deployed frequently by Gasperini in a two-man midfield pairing with Koné, Pisilli, or El Aynaoui, Cristante also operated as a central attacking midfielder behind two strikers to cover offensive shortcomings, showcasing the professionalism Gasperini considers essential for future campaigns. Cristante's goal tally was modest: two goals across all competitions, both in Serie A. He opened his account in Roma's 2–1 victory at Fiorentina on 5 October 2025, then added another in the 3–0 home win over Cremonese on 22 February 2026. Critics had long blamed his extended playing time for Roma's failure to reach the Champions League in previous seasons, but this campaign vindicated his consistent contribution. Gasperini, like Mourinho, De Rossi, Ranieri before him, and Italy manager Mancini—with whom Cristante won the 2021 European Championship—has consistently recognised his value. Cristante averaged a season rating of 6.2, slightly above par. Standout performances earned him 7-point ratings in derbies against Lazio (0–1 and 2–0), wins over Fiorentina (1–2), Sassuolo (0–1), and Roma–Como (1–0, receiving 7.5). His poorest showings came in Inter–Roma (5–2) and Genoa–Roma, both scored 4, though the Inter collapse saw the entire squad struggle.

Roma sold 11,000 season tickets on the first day of their subscription campaign. The club aims to reach 40,000 total before stopping sales, deliberately holding back places to sell throughout the season. The first pre-season friendly takes place on Thursday 16 July, when Mancini and the squad face Sorianese, a side competing in the Lazio regional Eccellenza division. Further friendlies against Primavera and Trastevere are scheduled for 19 and 23 July respectively. Wesley has cut short his summer break and returned to Rome, eager to begin the new campaign under head coach Gasperini. The defender has been recovering from an injury that kept him out of the World Cup and trained at Trigoria yesterday. He will be available from the earliest days of pre-season. With 11,000 tickets sold on day one, Roma's strategy reflects confidence in demand while maintaining commercial flexibility for sales later in the year.