Gasperini and D'Amico hold first official meeting at Roma's Trigoria training ground

Gian Piero Gasperini will address the media on Saturday at 13:30 in the press room at the Centro Sportivo Fulvio Bernardini as Roma continue preparations for the new season. The club has also announced ticket sales for the Distinti Nord-Ovest section for the Fiorentina match and for a September fixture against Atalanta. Gasperini, appointed in 2025, remains the focal point of Roma's setup as they prepare for their campaign. Paulo Dybala has signalled his readiness ahead of the Fiorentina encounter, underlining the squad's competitive mood as the season approaches.

Roma's Serie A match at Lecce on Monday 31 August faces uncertainty over the stadium's safety certification. The Via del Mare is currently undergoing major renovation work ahead of the Mediterranean Games, scheduled for 22 August. The Provincial Vigilance Commission of the Lecce Prefectural Office granted approval following a six-hour inspection on the evening of 19 August for the Mediterranean Games events, but authorities must conduct a separate safety and usability verification to clear the stadium for the league fixture. The inspection is critical for Roma fans, as it will determine whether the away section can open as planned. Gasperini's side will begin their 2026–27 campaign against Fiorentina at the Olimpico on Monday 24 August, seven days before the Lecce trip. Local institutions have expressed optimism, though a final decision is expected in the coming days.

Roma's brand value has grown 4% to €215 million, according to the latest Brand Finance Football 50 study, placing the club 24th in global rankings and 5th in Serie A. The growth underscores Roma's expanding international appeal and economic strength as a football institution. In the Italian rankings, Inter leads with €585 million after overtaking Juventus, followed by Milan, Juventus (down 17%), Napoli, and Roma. The capital's derby rivals Lazio have seen their brand value fall 8% to €75 million, creating what the study describes as a vast gap between the two Rome clubs in terms of brand strength and market influence. The Brand Finance Football 50 measures brand value by assessing each club's ability to influence supporters' choices and generate economic impact. Roma's 4% year-on-year increase reflects the club's capacity to strengthen its commercial presence and global recognition despite competitive pressures in Serie A.

Roma have paused negotiations with Lyon over midfielder Fofana following the arrival of Rodrigo Mora, according to Fabrizio Romano. The gap between the clubs remains small, but Roma are prioritizing the signing of a left winger before reviving that deal. Lorenzo Pellegrini will miss Roma's opening Serie A fixture against Fiorentina on Monday evening at the Olimpico. The number 7 is recovering from a right rectus femoris injury and requires further time before returning to Gasperini's squad. He will also sit out the subsequent match at Lecce on Monday 31 August, with a return to group training planned for early September. Pellegrini is targeting involvement in the match against Atalanta on Saturday 5 September at the Olimpico. Positive news emerged from training today as Niccolò Pisilli worked fully with the squad following a minor issue. Wesley trained partially with the group and is targeting full fitness to start against Fiorentina. Head coach Gasperini will hold his first pre-match press conference of the season on Saturday at 13:30.

Lorenzo Pellegrini will miss Roma's opening fixture against Fiorentina on Monday evening and the subsequent away match at Lecce on 31 August as he continues his recovery from a right thigh rectus femoris injury. The number 7 requires further time before returning to Gasperini's squad. Pellegrini is expected to resume group training in the first days of September, with the aim of being available for Roma's home fixture against Atalanta on Saturday 5 September at the Olimpico. His absence represents a significant blow to the midfield as Roma prepare for the new season in Serie A.

Lorenzo Pellegrini will not be available until the end of August at the earliest, as he continues to recover from a right thigh muscle injury. The Roma midfielder will miss fixtures against Fiorentina on Monday 24 August and Lecce on Monday 31 August. From 1 September, Pellegrini will begin training with the squad, with a week needed to regain match fitness. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini had indicated the extent of the layoff following Pellegrini's contract renewal on 8 August, stating: "It will take at least a month. At least. We'll talk about it in September." A call-up for the home match against Atalanta on Saturday 5 September is possible, but the key fixture targeted for Pellegrini's return is the away trip to Torino on Sunday 13 September. The number 7 suffered a recurrence of his muscular injury to the rectus femoris of his right thigh, prolonging his absence from team training and competitive action.