Gasperini targets continued European prominence for Roma

Paulo Dybala has paid tribute to José Mourinho as the decisive figure behind his decision to join Roma, describing the former manager in glowing terms during an interview with YouTuber Davoo. "Mourinho is a genius and a good person," Dybala said. "He always spoke to us with respect, took care of us, loved us, and Roma's people fell in love with him for what he gave. Thanks to him I arrived in the Capital." The Argentine forward also turned his attention to the international stage, singling out El Aynaoui for praise. "He's having a great World Cup, I'm following him closely," Dybala remarked. "At Roma, beyond saying he's a strong player, he's also a good lad." Dybala also identified Barcelona's Lamine Yamal as a potential successor to Lionel Messi, backing the young talent's trajectory. Dybala revisited the painful memory of Roma's Europa League final defeat to Sevilla in Budapest, addressing controversial refereeing decisions. "It's true, the handball was absurd, but there was more to it than just that during the match," he explained. "There were various moments when the referee made strange calls." The interview gave the Roma playmaker an opportunity to reflect candidly on his time at the club, from Mourinho's impact to lingering disappointment from European competition.

Mason Greenwood's transfer to Roma remains unresolved, with the gap between the club's wage offer and the player's demands blocking a move. Initial contact between Roma and Greenwood's representatives began months ago, and the player had shown openness to the switch before D'Amico opened direct negotiations with Marseille. However, a lucrative offer from Fenerbahçe—reportedly around 7 million euros net annually plus a generous agent commission—has hardened Greenwood's position on salary. Roma has set a strict wage ceiling of 4.5 million euros net and will not exceed it, creating a fundamental impasse. Greenwood's father-agent is now using competing interest to push for higher terms, a negotiating point Roma considers non-negotiable. Gasperini remains confident in the club's direction, stating: "After the Champions, we want to remain protagonists. The ownership wants to improve." The Friedkin Group has signalled willingness to fund significant investments to strengthen the squad, backing the head coach's ambitions. Beyond Greenwood, Roma is close to finalising other deals. News on Çelik and Dybala is expected soon, with agreements already in place. Pellegrini's deal is nearly complete, with only 500,000 euros separating the player and the club from signing. Margiotta's appointment as new youth sector director is confirmed after his departure from Verona.

Gian Piero Gasperini has expressed confidence that Roma's transfer business will progress soon, appearing relaxed in a Sky Sport interview despite ongoing negotiations over a key target. The club remains engaged in protracted talks to bring Mason Greenwood to the Giallorossi, though his father and agent Andrew has sought to elevate salary demands after receiving interest from multiple clubs. Roma's American owners have made clear they will not engage in auction bidding wars and have reassured Gasperini that the squad will be strengthened. When asked about Greenwood, Gasperini quipped: "He is not a Roma player," with a smile. The Greenwood deal remains a slow chess match, with negotiations between Gasperini and the player already yielding a verbal agreement on personal terms. However, Andrew Greenwood's recent move to increase wage demands has complicated matters—a common tactic among agents aware of multiple bidding interests. Roma will not set a formal deadline but made clear they will not wait another month for a resolution. Once full agreement with the player is reached, an offer will be sent to the French club. The Friedkin Group's message is unambiguous: they will not participate in escalating bidding contests. Former manager Claudio Ranieri offered encouragement to Gasperini, telling him: "I'm telling you straight: you're building a squad you cannot fail with. From what I read, you're going to make a great team."

AS Roma is close to completing contract renewals for its core squad following the club's return to the Champions League after seven years. Three players — Paulo Dybala, Zeki Çelik, and Lorenzo Pellegrini — are currently out of contract, with agreements already reached with Dybala and Çelik in recent days; both deals are now in the drafting stage. Pellegrini remains the main outstanding issue, with negotiations ongoing and a potential decisive meeting expected as soon as today. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini told Sky Sport: "The players are happy, the club will handle the announcements." The squad must be finalised before Monday, when the team gathers at Trigoria. Pellegrini is seeking a three-year contract to resist approaches from abroad, while Roma is holding out for a two-year deal. Despite the gap, both sides are expected to reach an agreement, possibly with added options as a compromise. The defensive pair Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante are also due for renewal; Mancini is likely to sign a new three-year contract to ward off interest from Inter, while Cristante could accept two years. Stephan El Shaarawy was recently released from the club following Verona's final match of the season.

Paulo Dybala has paid tribute to José Mourinho as the decisive figure behind his decision to join Roma, describing the former manager in glowing terms during an interview with YouTuber Davoo. "Mourinho is a genius and a good person," Dybala said. "He always spoke to us with respect, took care of us, loved us, and Roma's people fell in love with him for what he gave. Thanks to him I arrived in the Capital." The Argentine forward also turned his attention to the international stage, singling out El Aynaoui for praise. "He's having a great World Cup, I'm following him closely," Dybala remarked. "At Roma, beyond saying he's a strong player, he's also a good lad." Dybala also identified Barcelona's Lamine Yamal as a potential successor to Lionel Messi, backing the young talent's trajectory. Dybala revisited the painful memory of Roma's Europa League final defeat to Sevilla in Budapest, addressing controversial refereeing decisions. "It's true, the handball was absurd, but there was more to it than just that during the match," he explained. "There were various moments when the referee made strange calls." The interview gave the Roma playmaker an opportunity to reflect candidly on his time at the club, from Mourinho's impact to lingering disappointment from European competition.

Mason Greenwood's transfer to Roma remains unresolved, with the gap between the club's wage offer and the player's demands blocking a move. Initial contact between Roma and Greenwood's representatives began months ago, and the player had shown openness to the switch before D'Amico opened direct negotiations with Marseille. However, a lucrative offer from Fenerbahçe—reportedly around 7 million euros net annually plus a generous agent commission—has hardened Greenwood's position on salary. Roma has set a strict wage ceiling of 4.5 million euros net and will not exceed it, creating a fundamental impasse. Greenwood's father-agent is now using competing interest to push for higher terms, a negotiating point Roma considers non-negotiable. Gasperini remains confident in the club's direction, stating: "After the Champions, we want to remain protagonists. The ownership wants to improve." The Friedkin Group has signalled willingness to fund significant investments to strengthen the squad, backing the head coach's ambitions. Beyond Greenwood, Roma is close to finalising other deals. News on Çelik and Dybala is expected soon, with agreements already in place. Pellegrini's deal is nearly complete, with only 500,000 euros separating the player and the club from signing. Margiotta's appointment as new youth sector director is confirmed after his departure from Verona.

AS Roma is close to completing contract renewals for its core squad following the club's return to the Champions League after seven years. Three players — Paulo Dybala, Zeki Çelik, and Lorenzo Pellegrini — are currently out of contract, with agreements already reached with Dybala and Çelik in recent days; both deals are now in the drafting stage. Pellegrini remains the main outstanding issue, with negotiations ongoing and a potential decisive meeting expected as soon as today. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini told Sky Sport: "The players are happy, the club will handle the announcements." The squad must be finalised before Monday, when the team gathers at Trigoria. Pellegrini is seeking a three-year contract to resist approaches from abroad, while Roma is holding out for a two-year deal. Despite the gap, both sides are expected to reach an agreement, possibly with added options as a compromise. The defensive pair Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante are also due for renewal; Mancini is likely to sign a new three-year contract to ward off interest from Inter, while Cristante could accept two years. Stephan El Shaarawy was recently released from the club following Verona's final match of the season.

Mason Greenwood's transfer to Roma remains unresolved, with the gap between the club's wage offer and the player's demands blocking a move. Initial contact between Roma and Greenwood's representatives began months ago, and the player had shown openness to the switch before D'Amico opened direct negotiations with Marseille. However, a lucrative offer from Fenerbahçe—reportedly around 7 million euros net annually plus a generous agent commission—has hardened Greenwood's position on salary. Roma has set a strict wage ceiling of 4.5 million euros net and will not exceed it, creating a fundamental impasse. Greenwood's father-agent is now using competing interest to push for higher terms, a negotiating point Roma considers non-negotiable. Gasperini remains confident in the club's direction, stating: "After the Champions, we want to remain protagonists. The ownership wants to improve." The Friedkin Group has signalled willingness to fund significant investments to strengthen the squad, backing the head coach's ambitions. Beyond Greenwood, Roma is close to finalising other deals. News on Çelik and Dybala is expected soon, with agreements already in place. Pellegrini's deal is nearly complete, with only 500,000 euros separating the player and the club from signing. Margiotta's appointment as new youth sector director is confirmed after his departure from Verona.

Roma has presented a formal contract renewal proposal to Zeki Çelik's representatives and reached a preliminary agreement, but the deal remains unsigned as bureaucratic formalities have delayed progress. The Turkish defender's situation stands in contrast to Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini, whose renewals are finalised and set to be announced by the club in the coming days. With Çelik currently without a contract, rival clubs have begun making direct contact with the player during this period of standstill. According to transfer expert Matteo Moretto, Roma and Çelik share full understanding and contacts remain positive, though the transaction cannot yet be considered complete. The Giallorossi are keen to accelerate the process and aim to definitively secure the defender and resolve all renewal matters within the coming days to prevent unwanted competition from other suitors. The club's urgency reflects concern that extended delays could invite interference from interested parties.

AS Roma is close to completing contract renewals for its core squad following the club's return to the Champions League after seven years. Three players — Paulo Dybala, Zeki Çelik, and Lorenzo Pellegrini — are currently out of contract, with agreements already reached with Dybala and Çelik in recent days; both deals are now in the drafting stage. Pellegrini remains the main outstanding issue, with negotiations ongoing and a potential decisive meeting expected as soon as today. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini told Sky Sport: "The players are happy, the club will handle the announcements." The squad must be finalised before Monday, when the team gathers at Trigoria. Pellegrini is seeking a three-year contract to resist approaches from abroad, while Roma is holding out for a two-year deal. Despite the gap, both sides are expected to reach an agreement, possibly with added options as a compromise. The defensive pair Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante are also due for renewal; Mancini is likely to sign a new three-year contract to ward off interest from Inter, while Cristante could accept two years. Stephan El Shaarawy was recently released from the club following Verona's final match of the season.

Mason Greenwood's transfer to Roma remains unresolved, with the gap between the club's wage offer and the player's demands blocking a move. Initial contact between Roma and Greenwood's representatives began months ago, and the player had shown openness to the switch before D'Amico opened direct negotiations with Marseille. However, a lucrative offer from Fenerbahçe—reportedly around 7 million euros net annually plus a generous agent commission—has hardened Greenwood's position on salary. Roma has set a strict wage ceiling of 4.5 million euros net and will not exceed it, creating a fundamental impasse. Greenwood's father-agent is now using competing interest to push for higher terms, a negotiating point Roma considers non-negotiable. Gasperini remains confident in the club's direction, stating: "After the Champions, we want to remain protagonists. The ownership wants to improve." The Friedkin Group has signalled willingness to fund significant investments to strengthen the squad, backing the head coach's ambitions. Beyond Greenwood, Roma is close to finalising other deals. News on Çelik and Dybala is expected soon, with agreements already in place. Pellegrini's deal is nearly complete, with only 500,000 euros separating the player and the club from signing. Margiotta's appointment as new youth sector director is confirmed after his departure from Verona.

Roma has presented a formal contract renewal proposal to Zeki Çelik's representatives and reached a preliminary agreement, but the deal remains unsigned as bureaucratic formalities have delayed progress. The Turkish defender's situation stands in contrast to Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini, whose renewals are finalised and set to be announced by the club in the coming days. With Çelik currently without a contract, rival clubs have begun making direct contact with the player during this period of standstill. According to transfer expert Matteo Moretto, Roma and Çelik share full understanding and contacts remain positive, though the transaction cannot yet be considered complete. The Giallorossi are keen to accelerate the process and aim to definitively secure the defender and resolve all renewal matters within the coming days to prevent unwanted competition from other suitors. The club's urgency reflects concern that extended delays could invite interference from interested parties.