Gasperini on Roma's transfer strategy and squad depth ahead of Fiorentina

Gian Piero Gasperini addressed Roma's transfer strategy and squad preparation two days before the Fiorentina fixture, emphasising that while the squad is more competitive, UEFA financial controls have forced creative market decisions. Gasperini confirmed the club can still add two players numerically to the 23-strong squad sheet, but only if conditions can be met within budget limits. "The profile is only that of the UEFA regulations, there are no other possibilities," Gasperini said. "There are situations that UEFA imposes and from which even our ownership, much as they would like, cannot escape. If we had done Summerville we could not have done anything else. There are technical parameters that cannot be explained—you must have trust in the society that they are complex enough and force a club under UEFA control like Roma, unique in Italy right now, to comply." Gasperini revealed that reaching the Champions League last season had not resolved Roma's financial strictures as initially expected. "I thought that after six months or with arrival in the Champions the situation would be resolved, it is not so and this forces this type of market," he said. Roma remains the only Italian club subject to UEFA Financial Fair Play monitoring following accumulated deficits from previous years and has already received two deferrals; no further extension is available. Despite these constraints, Gasperini backed the recruitment approach, particularly the arrivals of Rodrigo Mora from Porto—described as "a very important investment, especially in perspective"—and the swap dealing that saw Zeki Çelik depart for Molina, and Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk exit for Castro. He also praised the contract reductions undertaken by Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini, as well as renewals by Bryan Cristante and others. On the left-wing position, Gasperini stated he will only pursue a signing if it adds genuine value: "Numerically the discussion is what I said before—two players can be added. But only if they can be reached under the conditions we can have. If the market offers this it will be so, otherwise we stay as we are." Regarding Dybala, Gasperini expressed confidence the 32-year-old will achieve more appearances this season. "I am sure of this because I see him not only determined as he was last year but also particularly strong. He had a preparation that perhaps for a long time he could not complete, without injuries. Last year in my view he was very unlucky. I remember two injuries, kicking the penalty in Milan and the free kick against Turin. Two borderline cases—in one it cost him a meniscus and he was out three and a half months. Muscularly he seems much more toned. Perhaps he no longer has the speed and power of shot from when he was young, but he has improved other qualities. At 32 years old today you are in the prime of technical and physical maturity. I think he will have a great season." Gasperini will take stock of any remaining recruitment possibilities before facing Fiorentina, a heavily renovated side. He acknowledged uncertainty in his starting formation for the opening match, citing the integration of recently arrived players Mora and Molina alongside squad members returning from World Cup duty with different fitness levels. On the season's ambitions, Gasperini declined to discuss the Scudetto prospect, saying: "We must look at our own path, we are trying to do the best possible for our possibilities. I am convinced we will do well. To speak of a final result I do not know, it will also depend on the opponents."

Gian Piero Gasperini held a press conference on 22 August ahead of Roma's opening Serie A match against Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico in two days' time. The head coach confirmed that four new players have joined the club this summer: Molina, who won the World Cup and reached the final two months ago and can replace Ferguson; Castro, who reportedly travelled by train to join earlier; Koulierakis, a defender with characteristics the squad lacked; and Mora, a young forward. Gasperini said he remained very satisfied with the new arrivals, noting that "they all strongly wanted Roma, with Castro even leaving by train to arrive sooner." He confirmed that several players have departed—El Shaarawy, Venturino, Zaragoza, Angeliño and Tsimikas among them—and stated the club will reduce the squad while making it more competitive. The wage bill has been lowered by necessity, which Gasperini described as positive work by the club. Roma currently have 23 players registered, with two squad slots still available under UEFA rules, and Gasperini expressed hope of completing further business in the remaining ten days of the window. On Mora specifically, Gasperini said: "Mora is a very young lad who has already reached important numbers. Two years ago at Porto he reached ten goals. For the club it is a very important investment, especially in prospect—he has all the characteristics to emerge and do well." The coach acknowledged that investing in youth can be a necessary path, describing it as a positive element for the club's future.

Gian Piero Gasperini held his pre-match press conference on Thursday, two days before Roma's Serie A season opener against Fiorentina at the Olimpico on Monday. The head coach confirmed the squad remains numerically incomplete, with two places still available in the 23-player match-day roster. Roma have signed four players in the window: Molina, a World Cup winner who featured in the World Cup final less than two months ago and has replaced Çelik; Castro, who Gasperini described as arriving by train in his eagerness to join; Koulierakis, filling a defensive gap behind Hermoso; and Mora. Dovbyk and Ferguson have departed, balanced by Castro's arrival. El Shaarawy, Venturino and Zaragoza have also left, while Angeliño and Tsimikas have gone. Gasperini said: "The squad is incomplete numerically because we have the chance to present 23 players in the lineup. At least what UEFA allows us, especially for the Champions League. We still have two free slots available. Four players have arrived, including Molina who is an important player and played in the World Cup final less than two months ago and is World Champion. He is already a mature and solid player, who came to replace Çelik. Dovbyk and Ferguson left and Castro arrived, a player of value. Then Koulierakis arrived, a player we were missing in defence behind Hermoso, and Mora. Recently, compared to May, El Shaarawy, Venturino and Zaragoza left... one arrived and I hope another arrives. Then Angeliño and Tsimikas left, I hope to replace them. We will reduce the squad, trying to make it more competitive. I am very satisfied with the players who have arrived. Players arrived who strongly wanted to come to Roma, Castro left by train to get here sooner. And so did all the others. Wages have been reduced, out of necessity, and in this respect very positive work was done. There are still ten days, we hope to complete everything." Gasperini explained the constraints imposed by UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules, noting that Roma is currently the only Italian club operating under UEFA supervision. He acknowledged that the club's earlier expectation of resolving financial issues upon reaching the Champions League proved incorrect. "I thought that after six months or with arrival in the Champions League the situation was resolved, it is not so," he said. The squad reduction aims to increase competitiveness while managing wage bills. Gasperini praised the attitude of established players, saying: "I am very satisfied also with the attitude that Dybala and Pellegrini had in reducing their contracts. The same Cristante and those who renewed." On young forward Rodrigo Mora, Gasperini stated: "Mora is very young, but has already reached important values. Two years ago at Porto he scored 10 goals. It is an important investment by the society, especially in perspective. He has all the characteristics to emerge and do well." Regarding Paulo Dybala's fitness, Gasperini said: "I am sure yes, because I see him not only determined as he was last year but also particularly strong. He did a preparation that perhaps for a long time he could not complete, without injuries. Clearly you always cross your fingers. Last year in my opinion he was very unlucky. I remember two injuries, kicking the penalty in Milan and the free kick against Turin. Two limiting cases, in one it cost him a meniscus and he was out three and a half months. Muscularly he seems much more toned." On the left wing position, Gasperini said: "Only if it can be added value, otherwise I do not burden myself with players just to have them. Whoever arrives is strongly wanted and wants strongly to play in Roma. Numerically the discourse is the one made before, two players can be added. But only if you can reach them with the conditions you can have. If the market offers this it will be so, otherwise we stay as we are." Ten days remain in the transfer window, with Gasperini hoping to complete the squad overhaul. He stressed that any further departures would be swaps rather than outright sales, with no imminent exits confirmed.

Gian Piero Gasperini addressed Roma's transfer strategy and squad preparation two days before the Fiorentina fixture, emphasising that while the squad is more competitive, UEFA financial controls have forced creative market decisions. Gasperini confirmed the club can still add two players numerically to the 23-strong squad sheet, but only if conditions can be met within budget limits. "The profile is only that of the UEFA regulations, there are no other possibilities," Gasperini said. "There are situations that UEFA imposes and from which even our ownership, much as they would like, cannot escape. If we had done Summerville we could not have done anything else. There are technical parameters that cannot be explained—you must have trust in the society that they are complex enough and force a club under UEFA control like Roma, unique in Italy right now, to comply." Gasperini revealed that reaching the Champions League last season had not resolved Roma's financial strictures as initially expected. "I thought that after six months or with arrival in the Champions the situation would be resolved, it is not so and this forces this type of market," he said. Roma remains the only Italian club subject to UEFA Financial Fair Play monitoring following accumulated deficits from previous years and has already received two deferrals; no further extension is available. Despite these constraints, Gasperini backed the recruitment approach, particularly the arrivals of Rodrigo Mora from Porto—described as "a very important investment, especially in perspective"—and the swap dealing that saw Zeki Çelik depart for Molina, and Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk exit for Castro. He also praised the contract reductions undertaken by Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini, as well as renewals by Bryan Cristante and others. On the left-wing position, Gasperini stated he will only pursue a signing if it adds genuine value: "Numerically the discussion is what I said before—two players can be added. But only if they can be reached under the conditions we can have. If the market offers this it will be so, otherwise we stay as we are." Regarding Dybala, Gasperini expressed confidence the 32-year-old will achieve more appearances this season. "I am sure of this because I see him not only determined as he was last year but also particularly strong. He had a preparation that perhaps for a long time he could not complete, without injuries. Last year in my view he was very unlucky. I remember two injuries, kicking the penalty in Milan and the free kick against Turin. Two borderline cases—in one it cost him a meniscus and he was out three and a half months. Muscularly he seems much more toned. Perhaps he no longer has the speed and power of shot from when he was young, but he has improved other qualities. At 32 years old today you are in the prime of technical and physical maturity. I think he will have a great season." Gasperini will take stock of any remaining recruitment possibilities before facing Fiorentina, a heavily renovated side. He acknowledged uncertainty in his starting formation for the opening match, citing the integration of recently arrived players Mora and Molina alongside squad members returning from World Cup duty with different fitness levels. On the season's ambitions, Gasperini declined to discuss the Scudetto prospect, saying: "We must look at our own path, we are trying to do the best possible for our possibilities. I am convinced we will do well. To speak of a final result I do not know, it will also depend on the opponents."

Gian Piero Gasperini held his pre-match press conference on Thursday, two days before Roma's Serie A season opener against Fiorentina at the Olimpico on Monday. The head coach confirmed the squad remains numerically incomplete, with two places still available in the 23-player match-day roster. Roma have signed four players in the window: Molina, a World Cup winner who featured in the World Cup final less than two months ago and has replaced Çelik; Castro, who Gasperini described as arriving by train in his eagerness to join; Koulierakis, filling a defensive gap behind Hermoso; and Mora. Dovbyk and Ferguson have departed, balanced by Castro's arrival. El Shaarawy, Venturino and Zaragoza have also left, while Angeliño and Tsimikas have gone. Gasperini said: "The squad is incomplete numerically because we have the chance to present 23 players in the lineup. At least what UEFA allows us, especially for the Champions League. We still have two free slots available. Four players have arrived, including Molina who is an important player and played in the World Cup final less than two months ago and is World Champion. He is already a mature and solid player, who came to replace Çelik. Dovbyk and Ferguson left and Castro arrived, a player of value. Then Koulierakis arrived, a player we were missing in defence behind Hermoso, and Mora. Recently, compared to May, El Shaarawy, Venturino and Zaragoza left... one arrived and I hope another arrives. Then Angeliño and Tsimikas left, I hope to replace them. We will reduce the squad, trying to make it more competitive. I am very satisfied with the players who have arrived. Players arrived who strongly wanted to come to Roma, Castro left by train to get here sooner. And so did all the others. Wages have been reduced, out of necessity, and in this respect very positive work was done. There are still ten days, we hope to complete everything." Gasperini explained the constraints imposed by UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules, noting that Roma is currently the only Italian club operating under UEFA supervision. He acknowledged that the club's earlier expectation of resolving financial issues upon reaching the Champions League proved incorrect. "I thought that after six months or with arrival in the Champions League the situation was resolved, it is not so," he said. The squad reduction aims to increase competitiveness while managing wage bills. Gasperini praised the attitude of established players, saying: "I am very satisfied also with the attitude that Dybala and Pellegrini had in reducing their contracts. The same Cristante and those who renewed." On young forward Rodrigo Mora, Gasperini stated: "Mora is very young, but has already reached important values. Two years ago at Porto he scored 10 goals. It is an important investment by the society, especially in perspective. He has all the characteristics to emerge and do well." Regarding Paulo Dybala's fitness, Gasperini said: "I am sure yes, because I see him not only determined as he was last year but also particularly strong. He did a preparation that perhaps for a long time he could not complete, without injuries. Clearly you always cross your fingers. Last year in my opinion he was very unlucky. I remember two injuries, kicking the penalty in Milan and the free kick against Turin. Two limiting cases, in one it cost him a meniscus and he was out three and a half months. Muscularly he seems much more toned." On the left wing position, Gasperini said: "Only if it can be added value, otherwise I do not burden myself with players just to have them. Whoever arrives is strongly wanted and wants strongly to play in Roma. Numerically the discourse is the one made before, two players can be added. But only if you can reach them with the conditions you can have. If the market offers this it will be so, otherwise we stay as we are." Ten days remain in the transfer window, with Gasperini hoping to complete the squad overhaul. He stressed that any further departures would be swaps rather than outright sales, with no imminent exits confirmed.

Gasperini is pursuing Oosterwolde as a defensive upgrade with rare positional flexibility. The 25-year-old can operate as a left-back across the full width of the pitch, as a centre-back in a three-man defence, or push forward on the left flank — a true utility player willing to play wherever needed. Standing 1.89 metres tall with pace and physical presence, he is difficult to beat and dangerous in transition, precisely the profile Gasperini seeks in his players. Oosterwolde is regarded as a superior version of Roma's Çelik with the same versatility but greater quality overall. His injury record appears clean: a cruciate ligament injury two years ago remains his only significant setback, and he has otherwise maintained consistent availability without long absences from play. At 25, he has the scope to develop further under Gasperini's coaching. Roma await his arrival.

Gian Piero Gasperini addressed Roma's transfer strategy and squad preparation two days before the Fiorentina fixture, emphasising that while the squad is more competitive, UEFA financial controls have forced creative market decisions. Gasperini confirmed the club can still add two players numerically to the 23-strong squad sheet, but only if conditions can be met within budget limits. "The profile is only that of the UEFA regulations, there are no other possibilities," Gasperini said. "There are situations that UEFA imposes and from which even our ownership, much as they would like, cannot escape. If we had done Summerville we could not have done anything else. There are technical parameters that cannot be explained—you must have trust in the society that they are complex enough and force a club under UEFA control like Roma, unique in Italy right now, to comply." Gasperini revealed that reaching the Champions League last season had not resolved Roma's financial strictures as initially expected. "I thought that after six months or with arrival in the Champions the situation would be resolved, it is not so and this forces this type of market," he said. Roma remains the only Italian club subject to UEFA Financial Fair Play monitoring following accumulated deficits from previous years and has already received two deferrals; no further extension is available. Despite these constraints, Gasperini backed the recruitment approach, particularly the arrivals of Rodrigo Mora from Porto—described as "a very important investment, especially in perspective"—and the swap dealing that saw Zeki Çelik depart for Molina, and Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk exit for Castro. He also praised the contract reductions undertaken by Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini, as well as renewals by Bryan Cristante and others. On the left-wing position, Gasperini stated he will only pursue a signing if it adds genuine value: "Numerically the discussion is what I said before—two players can be added. But only if they can be reached under the conditions we can have. If the market offers this it will be so, otherwise we stay as we are." Regarding Dybala, Gasperini expressed confidence the 32-year-old will achieve more appearances this season. "I am sure of this because I see him not only determined as he was last year but also particularly strong. He had a preparation that perhaps for a long time he could not complete, without injuries. Last year in my view he was very unlucky. I remember two injuries, kicking the penalty in Milan and the free kick against Turin. Two borderline cases—in one it cost him a meniscus and he was out three and a half months. Muscularly he seems much more toned. Perhaps he no longer has the speed and power of shot from when he was young, but he has improved other qualities. At 32 years old today you are in the prime of technical and physical maturity. I think he will have a great season." Gasperini will take stock of any remaining recruitment possibilities before facing Fiorentina, a heavily renovated side. He acknowledged uncertainty in his starting formation for the opening match, citing the integration of recently arrived players Mora and Molina alongside squad members returning from World Cup duty with different fitness levels. On the season's ambitions, Gasperini declined to discuss the Scudetto prospect, saying: "We must look at our own path, we are trying to do the best possible for our possibilities. I am convinced we will do well. To speak of a final result I do not know, it will also depend on the opponents."

Gian Piero Gasperini held his pre-match press conference on Thursday, two days before Roma's Serie A season opener against Fiorentina at the Olimpico on Monday. The head coach confirmed the squad remains numerically incomplete, with two places still available in the 23-player match-day roster. Roma have signed four players in the window: Molina, a World Cup winner who featured in the World Cup final less than two months ago and has replaced Çelik; Castro, who Gasperini described as arriving by train in his eagerness to join; Koulierakis, filling a defensive gap behind Hermoso; and Mora. Dovbyk and Ferguson have departed, balanced by Castro's arrival. El Shaarawy, Venturino and Zaragoza have also left, while Angeliño and Tsimikas have gone. Gasperini said: "The squad is incomplete numerically because we have the chance to present 23 players in the lineup. At least what UEFA allows us, especially for the Champions League. We still have two free slots available. Four players have arrived, including Molina who is an important player and played in the World Cup final less than two months ago and is World Champion. He is already a mature and solid player, who came to replace Çelik. Dovbyk and Ferguson left and Castro arrived, a player of value. Then Koulierakis arrived, a player we were missing in defence behind Hermoso, and Mora. Recently, compared to May, El Shaarawy, Venturino and Zaragoza left... one arrived and I hope another arrives. Then Angeliño and Tsimikas left, I hope to replace them. We will reduce the squad, trying to make it more competitive. I am very satisfied with the players who have arrived. Players arrived who strongly wanted to come to Roma, Castro left by train to get here sooner. And so did all the others. Wages have been reduced, out of necessity, and in this respect very positive work was done. There are still ten days, we hope to complete everything." Gasperini explained the constraints imposed by UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules, noting that Roma is currently the only Italian club operating under UEFA supervision. He acknowledged that the club's earlier expectation of resolving financial issues upon reaching the Champions League proved incorrect. "I thought that after six months or with arrival in the Champions League the situation was resolved, it is not so," he said. The squad reduction aims to increase competitiveness while managing wage bills. Gasperini praised the attitude of established players, saying: "I am very satisfied also with the attitude that Dybala and Pellegrini had in reducing their contracts. The same Cristante and those who renewed." On young forward Rodrigo Mora, Gasperini stated: "Mora is very young, but has already reached important values. Two years ago at Porto he scored 10 goals. It is an important investment by the society, especially in perspective. He has all the characteristics to emerge and do well." Regarding Paulo Dybala's fitness, Gasperini said: "I am sure yes, because I see him not only determined as he was last year but also particularly strong. He did a preparation that perhaps for a long time he could not complete, without injuries. Clearly you always cross your fingers. Last year in my opinion he was very unlucky. I remember two injuries, kicking the penalty in Milan and the free kick against Turin. Two limiting cases, in one it cost him a meniscus and he was out three and a half months. Muscularly he seems much more toned." On the left wing position, Gasperini said: "Only if it can be added value, otherwise I do not burden myself with players just to have them. Whoever arrives is strongly wanted and wants strongly to play in Roma. Numerically the discourse is the one made before, two players can be added. But only if you can reach them with the conditions you can have. If the market offers this it will be so, otherwise we stay as we are." Ten days remain in the transfer window, with Gasperini hoping to complete the squad overhaul. He stressed that any further departures would be swaps rather than outright sales, with no imminent exits confirmed.

Roma has welcomed numerous players through the summer transfer window over the past six seasons, each making their competitive debut in the opening fixture of the Serie A season. The club's acquisition strategy has brought in attacking talent including Artem Dovbyk and Matías Soulé, alongside established figures like Paulo Dybala, who have all been tasked with delivering immediate impact from their first matches in giallorossi colours. The article traces the pattern of how Roma's recruitment has introduced fresh faces to the squad ahead of each campaign's opening weekend, examining the debuts and early performances of these summer arrivals as they integrate into Gasperini's setup.

Gian Piero Gasperini addressed Roma's transfer strategy and squad preparation two days before the Fiorentina fixture, emphasising that while the squad is more competitive, UEFA financial controls have forced creative market decisions. Gasperini confirmed the club can still add two players numerically to the 23-strong squad sheet, but only if conditions can be met within budget limits. "The profile is only that of the UEFA regulations, there are no other possibilities," Gasperini said. "There are situations that UEFA imposes and from which even our ownership, much as they would like, cannot escape. If we had done Summerville we could not have done anything else. There are technical parameters that cannot be explained—you must have trust in the society that they are complex enough and force a club under UEFA control like Roma, unique in Italy right now, to comply." Gasperini revealed that reaching the Champions League last season had not resolved Roma's financial strictures as initially expected. "I thought that after six months or with arrival in the Champions the situation would be resolved, it is not so and this forces this type of market," he said. Roma remains the only Italian club subject to UEFA Financial Fair Play monitoring following accumulated deficits from previous years and has already received two deferrals; no further extension is available. Despite these constraints, Gasperini backed the recruitment approach, particularly the arrivals of Rodrigo Mora from Porto—described as "a very important investment, especially in perspective"—and the swap dealing that saw Zeki Çelik depart for Molina, and Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk exit for Castro. He also praised the contract reductions undertaken by Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini, as well as renewals by Bryan Cristante and others. On the left-wing position, Gasperini stated he will only pursue a signing if it adds genuine value: "Numerically the discussion is what I said before—two players can be added. But only if they can be reached under the conditions we can have. If the market offers this it will be so, otherwise we stay as we are." Regarding Dybala, Gasperini expressed confidence the 32-year-old will achieve more appearances this season. "I am sure of this because I see him not only determined as he was last year but also particularly strong. He had a preparation that perhaps for a long time he could not complete, without injuries. Last year in my view he was very unlucky. I remember two injuries, kicking the penalty in Milan and the free kick against Turin. Two borderline cases—in one it cost him a meniscus and he was out three and a half months. Muscularly he seems much more toned. Perhaps he no longer has the speed and power of shot from when he was young, but he has improved other qualities. At 32 years old today you are in the prime of technical and physical maturity. I think he will have a great season." Gasperini will take stock of any remaining recruitment possibilities before facing Fiorentina, a heavily renovated side. He acknowledged uncertainty in his starting formation for the opening match, citing the integration of recently arrived players Mora and Molina alongside squad members returning from World Cup duty with different fitness levels. On the season's ambitions, Gasperini declined to discuss the Scudetto prospect, saying: "We must look at our own path, we are trying to do the best possible for our possibilities. I am convinced we will do well. To speak of a final result I do not know, it will also depend on the opponents."

Gian Piero Gasperini held a press conference on 22 August ahead of Roma's opening Serie A match against Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico in two days' time. The head coach confirmed that four new players have joined the club this summer: Molina, who won the World Cup and reached the final two months ago and can replace Ferguson; Castro, who reportedly travelled by train to join earlier; Koulierakis, a defender with characteristics the squad lacked; and Mora, a young forward. Gasperini said he remained very satisfied with the new arrivals, noting that "they all strongly wanted Roma, with Castro even leaving by train to arrive sooner." He confirmed that several players have departed—El Shaarawy, Venturino, Zaragoza, Angeliño and Tsimikas among them—and stated the club will reduce the squad while making it more competitive. The wage bill has been lowered by necessity, which Gasperini described as positive work by the club. Roma currently have 23 players registered, with two squad slots still available under UEFA rules, and Gasperini expressed hope of completing further business in the remaining ten days of the window. On Mora specifically, Gasperini said: "Mora is a very young lad who has already reached important numbers. Two years ago at Porto he reached ten goals. For the club it is a very important investment, especially in prospect—he has all the characteristics to emerge and do well." The coach acknowledged that investing in youth can be a necessary path, describing it as a positive element for the club's future.

Gian Piero Gasperini held his pre-match press conference on Thursday, two days before Roma's Serie A season opener against Fiorentina at the Olimpico on Monday. The head coach confirmed the squad remains numerically incomplete, with two places still available in the 23-player match-day roster. Roma have signed four players in the window: Molina, a World Cup winner who featured in the World Cup final less than two months ago and has replaced Çelik; Castro, who Gasperini described as arriving by train in his eagerness to join; Koulierakis, filling a defensive gap behind Hermoso; and Mora. Dovbyk and Ferguson have departed, balanced by Castro's arrival. El Shaarawy, Venturino and Zaragoza have also left, while Angeliño and Tsimikas have gone. Gasperini said: "The squad is incomplete numerically because we have the chance to present 23 players in the lineup. At least what UEFA allows us, especially for the Champions League. We still have two free slots available. Four players have arrived, including Molina who is an important player and played in the World Cup final less than two months ago and is World Champion. He is already a mature and solid player, who came to replace Çelik. Dovbyk and Ferguson left and Castro arrived, a player of value. Then Koulierakis arrived, a player we were missing in defence behind Hermoso, and Mora. Recently, compared to May, El Shaarawy, Venturino and Zaragoza left... one arrived and I hope another arrives. Then Angeliño and Tsimikas left, I hope to replace them. We will reduce the squad, trying to make it more competitive. I am very satisfied with the players who have arrived. Players arrived who strongly wanted to come to Roma, Castro left by train to get here sooner. And so did all the others. Wages have been reduced, out of necessity, and in this respect very positive work was done. There are still ten days, we hope to complete everything." Gasperini explained the constraints imposed by UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules, noting that Roma is currently the only Italian club operating under UEFA supervision. He acknowledged that the club's earlier expectation of resolving financial issues upon reaching the Champions League proved incorrect. "I thought that after six months or with arrival in the Champions League the situation was resolved, it is not so," he said. The squad reduction aims to increase competitiveness while managing wage bills. Gasperini praised the attitude of established players, saying: "I am very satisfied also with the attitude that Dybala and Pellegrini had in reducing their contracts. The same Cristante and those who renewed." On young forward Rodrigo Mora, Gasperini stated: "Mora is very young, but has already reached important values. Two years ago at Porto he scored 10 goals. It is an important investment by the society, especially in perspective. He has all the characteristics to emerge and do well." Regarding Paulo Dybala's fitness, Gasperini said: "I am sure yes, because I see him not only determined as he was last year but also particularly strong. He did a preparation that perhaps for a long time he could not complete, without injuries. Clearly you always cross your fingers. Last year in my opinion he was very unlucky. I remember two injuries, kicking the penalty in Milan and the free kick against Turin. Two limiting cases, in one it cost him a meniscus and he was out three and a half months. Muscularly he seems much more toned." On the left wing position, Gasperini said: "Only if it can be added value, otherwise I do not burden myself with players just to have them. Whoever arrives is strongly wanted and wants strongly to play in Roma. Numerically the discourse is the one made before, two players can be added. But only if you can reach them with the conditions you can have. If the market offers this it will be so, otherwise we stay as we are." Ten days remain in the transfer window, with Gasperini hoping to complete the squad overhaul. He stressed that any further departures would be swaps rather than outright sales, with no imminent exits confirmed.