Giugliano signs Roma contract extension to 2030

Niccolò Pisilli scored while wearing the captain's armband in Roma's European win over Slovan Bratislava, echoing Francesco Totti, who scored his first goal as captain against Fiorentina in 1998. It is the third goal of the season for the 2004-born midfielder, who may now get a chance on the trequarti in the next match away to Napoli at the Maradona. Gian Piero Gasperini's side are enjoying a strong spread of goals: eleven different players have scored in the first ten matches, which puts the capitolini ahead of the other Italian clubs, Inter included. Donyell Malen leads the attacking output with nine goals and now faces the trip to Napoli. Roma are also dealing with a complicated injury situation. Marten de Roon has made an important contribution as well. He has accumulated 170 minutes across his last three matches, played in six days, and scored his first Champions League goal. The Dutchman leads the team's midfielders for ball recoveries and attempted clearances, confirming his physical condition is improving.

Marten de Roon is quietly becoming one of the most influential players in the Roma squad, and his form has been impressive. The 35-year-old Dutchman played 170 minutes over the last three matches, spread across six days, and scored against Real Madrid. It is his first goal in the Champions League. The midfielder leads all Roma midfielders for balls recovered, with 7, and is also first for attempted disimpegni (2). He is second among the club's midfielders for distance covered, with 22.7 km in 171 minutes, behind Pisilli, who has run 28.5 km but in 201 minutes. Roma's attacking output also improves when he is on the pitch, with the team averaging 3.68 goals scored per match when de Roon plays. He was short of match fitness after being left out of the team earlier in the season, which had prevented him from playing for Atalanta, his former club. De Roon's numbers, taken from FBref, FotMob and UEFA, show a player who has returned to full condition quickly. Daniele Ghilardi, however, is the bigger talisman by the same measure, with an average of 4.00 goals scored per match when he is on the pitch.

Wesley, one of the most important players in Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma, is attracting strong interest from abroad, with Atletico Madrid also showing considerable appreciation for the Brazilian. In Italy, Inter and Milan are reportedly monitoring his situation. Roma have no intention and no need to sell Wesley, who is under contract until 2030. Any discussion of a possible departure would be pushed back to the next summer transfer window. The club value the 2003-born defender at between €50 million and €60 million. The article's remaining details centre on the player's contract and the club's stance, which leaves Roma in a strong negotiating position should any approach arrive before the next summer window.