Fiorentina fans banned from travelling to Roma for Serie A opener

The National Observatory for Sports Events (ONMS) has banned Fiorentina supporters from attending Roma's Serie A opener on Monday 24 August at the Olimpico. The decision prevents fans from Florence and the surrounding province from making the trip to watch the first big match of the 2026–27 season, which will see Gasperini's newly selected squad take the field in giallorosso colours for the first time under the Friedkin Group's approved restored crest. The ban follows violent clashes between Roma and Fiorentina supporters on a motorway in January 2025. Those incidents led to the suspension of away travel for both sets of fans until the end of the 2025–26 season. The ONMS has now extended restrictions ahead of the new campaign, forcing Fiorentina fans to watch the fixture from home as Roma prepare to open their domestic challenge.

Roma's pursuit of Porto forward Rodrigo Mora has stalled after the Portuguese club requested enhanced payment guarantees on the full transfer fee. The deal, which appeared close to completion 24 hours earlier, remains unsigned pending Porto's revised conditions. Gasperini will begin the 2026–27 season against Fiorentina in 11 days at the Olimpico, building from the squad that finished third last season. Zeki Çelik departed to Juventus rather than renew his contract, but the core of that team remains intact. Director of sport D'Amico has added three players so far this summer: Nahuel Molina, who is set to start from day one, plus Castro and Koulierakis as squad depth. With Summerville and Nusa having fallen through as targets, Mora emerged as the primary objective to complete the forward line. The delay now threatens to extend Roma's transfer window into a crucial period before the opening fixture.

Roma are preparing to submit a fresh offer for Torino winger Alessio Cacciamani in the coming days, according to reports from transfer specialists Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto. The 19-year-old from Jesi, born in 2007, has attracted the Giallorossi's attention on the left flank. Torino president Cairo may soften his stance if Roma table a higher bid, though the Granata's asking price of €20 million remains on the table. Cacciamani's profile appeals to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini for tactical reasons: the winger has experience playing in a more advanced left-wing role during youth football, giving Roma flexibility should they secure another left-side defender. His ability to operate in multiple positions could prove valuable in attack as well. The move fits into Roma's broader summer recruitment strategy, which also involves activity on the flanks and comes amid pursuit of other targets including Luis Henrique and Rodrigo Mora, with the latter nearing completion.