Gasperini addresses Koné's future amid FFP constraints

Gian Piero Gasperini has outlined his expectations for the summer transfer window after a period of stalled activity. Speaking to Rai Radio 1, the Roma head coach described June as paralysed across all clubs due to World Cup commitments, but predicted real movement from the current week onwards as pre-season preparations commence. Gasperini acknowledged that some arrivals will continue to be staggered as players return from international tournament duty. He expressed confidence in the market's momentum, noting that all clubs appear well-armed for the competitive season ahead. The timing aligns with Roma's preparation schedule, which typically gains pace once June's international commitments conclude. Gasperini said: "The transfer market in June has been a bit of a standstill for everyone due to the World Cup. I think from this week the real market will begin somewhat for everyone with the start of preparation, even if someone will arrive a bit sporadically because of World Cup commitments. Now the market begins and all the squads seem to me well-armed."

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has clarified his vision for Donyell Malen's role at Roma, insisting the forward must play centrally rather than out wide. Speaking on Rai Radio 1, Gasperini addressed Malen's recent performances with the Netherlands at the World Cup, where the winger played in a wider position. Gasperini acknowledged that international tournaments often catch players mid-season and that fatigue from a demanding campaign can affect performance levels. He noted that individual form frequently mirrors the fortunes of the national team, and highlighted historical uncertainty about how best to deploy Malen. However, Gasperini was emphatic about his own tactical preferences: "Malen indubitably reflects the performance of the Netherlands. In the past there has always been this doubt about how to use him and to place him wider, but never for me! For me he must play in front of goal." The coach's comments signal a clear strategic intention to maximise Malen's impact by positioning him in a central attacking role at Roma, moving away from the wider deployment he experienced internationally.

Gian Piero Gasperini addressed Rai Radio Uno on the opening day of Roma's pre-season training at Trigoria, setting the tone for the summer ahead. The new coach emphasised that despite an enthusiastic finish to last season, the transfer window has been largely frozen and will only truly activate this week as preparation begins across Serie A. Gasperini said: "The market in June was a bit of paralysis for everyone due to the World Cup. I think from this week the real market will begin a bit for everyone with the start of preparation, even if someone will arrive in fits and starts for World Cup commitments. Now the market begins and all the teams seem well armed to me." On Roma's ambitions, Gasperini stressed patience. "In July many teams want to strengthen themselves, then afterwards we'll have to see what happens in the market. Inter are always the favourites, then there are others like Milan and Juve who stayed out of the Champions League and will want to improve. Roma must continue its path and try to stay high and remain in the competition that allows you to strengthen yourself properly every year; if it manages to do so for several years then it can also aspire to aim for the title." He also addressed Paulo Dybala's renewal, suggesting major developments were imminent: "I believe that starting from this afternoon, so far we've been at the starting blocks, we've enjoyed the summer a bit. From today there will be important accelerations."