Friedkin delegates youth academy role to Gasperini; Margiotta emerges as candidate

AS Roma has launched phase 1.2 of its 2026–27 season-ticket campaign, with supporters who purchased a tessera for the first time in the previous season now able to secure their seat at the Stadio Olimpico. From today through 22 July, fans can exercise their right of first refusal to confirm the same place they occupied in the previous campaign. The campaign follows a structured calendar: from 23 to 25 July, the club will open a technical window for those wishing to change sector or seat among remaining available options. The official start of general ticket sales has been scheduled for Monday, 27 July. The rollout comes as head coach Gian Piero Gasperini oversees squad preparation at Trigoria.

Mandjou Camara, a promising 2009-born prospect in Roma's academy, caught the eye during an internal training match between the first team and Primavera squad in the sweltering July heat at Fulvio Bernardini. The Guinean forward, who arrived at the Giallorossi almost exactly one year ago from Spal (where he made 14 appearances and scored 3 goals in the Primavera 2 championship), did not shy away from testing himself against more experienced players. Camara has progressed steadily through Roma's youth ranks since joining, stepping up from Under-17 to Under-18 level under coach Mattia Scala, who now oversees the Primavera. In his first season at the club, the centre-forward delivered 30 appearances, 11 goals and 9 assists across both age groups—a record that underscores his potential. Scala gave Camara significant minutes in the family friendly, and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini observed the young talent closely. The forward combines physicality and one-on-one ability with unpredictable dribbling skills, and often operates on the right wing, drawing inspiration from Vinícius Júnior.

AS Roma are closing in on Crysencio Summerville, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini expecting a resolution in the coming days. The club has raised their bid to €50 million to persuade West Ham to sell the Dutch international and fend off competition from Aston Villa. Gasperini will have final say once Roma and Summerville's agents reach an agreement on personal terms. Despite publicly casting doubt on the transfer during Saturday's press conference—a tactical move to maintain negotiating leverage—Gasperini is eager to bring the winger to Rome. The breakthrough hinges on agreeing contract details with Summerville's representatives, the final hurdle before the deal can be completed. Roma's willingness to climb to the €50 million mark signals their determination to secure one of their priority targets this window. The next 24 to 48 hours are viewed as critical to the outcome. Summerville, who would join a squad already including attackers such as Paulo Dybala, Artem Dovbyk, and Stephan El Shaarawy, represents a significant investment in Gasperini's vision for the team.