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Koulierakis has begun his Roma career at the club's training camp in Wales, completing his first sessions in giallorosso colours. The Greek defender expressed his excitement about playing at the Olimpico, saying: "I cannot wait to play at the Olimpico, the atmosphere is extraordinary." He has been conducting early training work with the squad and made time to interact with supporters at the resort after a session, signing autographs and exchanging smiles with those present. Koulierakis, who spoke with both Manolas and Tsimikas before joining Roma, regards head coach Gian Piero Gasperini as one of the finest in the game. The transfer marks the addition of a fresh defensive option to Roma's squad for the 2026-27 season.

Angeliño is departing AS Roma after two and a half years. The Spanish left-back will undergo a medical with Deportivo La Coruña on 4 August, initially scheduled in La Coruña but now to take place in Florence where Roma are playing a friendly against Fiorentina. Angeliño will join the newly promoted Liga side this evening ahead of the Florence fixture. The transfer is structured as a loan with an obligation to buy set at €2.5 million. Gasperini has opted to move Angeliño on after the player failed to impress during the early stages of pre-season. Last season was hampered by injuries for the 1997-born defender, who began his professional career at Deportivo and will now return to the club where he first made his mark in the game. The operation concludes Roma's pursuit of alternatives in the left-back area as Gasperini shapes his squad for the 2026–27 campaign. Angeliño, who joined Roma in May 2024, departs as the club's number 3.

Roma are targeting Real Madrid pair Endrick and Franco Mastantuono to strengthen their attacking line, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini explicitly requesting two additional forwards despite the recent arrival of Santiago Castro. According to Alfredo Pedullà, the Giallorossi have been monitoring the Brazilian Endrick for a month but are unlikely to move quickly on either target. Roma plan to address the left wing first with signings such as Antonio Nusa, with the ongoing uncertainty around Matías Soulé—who has been available for transfer throughout the summer but remains at the club—also affecting the timing of any striker acquisition. Roma are competing with Fiorentina for Mastantuono, while Endrick has interest from clubs abroad. Both players could arrive on loan or via a formula similar to Nico Paz's arrangement. Endrick carries a €45–50 million price tag. Roma harbour tactical concerns about the 20-year-old; he is neither a pure winger nor a number 10 and performs best as a false-nine, sharing characteristics with Donyell Malen and Castro, though he could be developed into a different role. He recorded 8 goals and 8 assists in 21 fixtures for Olympique Lyonnais last season. The club has noted that a loan deal carries inherent risks, as such arrangements typically benefit only second-tier clubs by developing players who may not return.