Lulli signs new five-year Roma contract until 2031

Amanda Martins, wife of Roma winger Wesley, has announced the end of their marriage in a lengthy and harsh statement posted on her Instagram profile, accusing the Brazilian of repeated infidelity. The allegations have quickly spread across Italian and Brazilian media and represent a painful private storm for the Giallorossi player. In her post, Martins says she discovered numerous betrayals, including during her pregnancy, and explains why she chose to make public a matter that had until now remained private. She said she decided to speak after numerous rumours circulated on social media. The statement describes a story filled with bitterness, and she claims the infidelities involved other people, with prostitutes reportedly among those involved. Martins also says she discovered the situation through the footballer's phone, where she claims to have found photographs and videos. These are accusations made by his wife, and their truthfulness has not been independently verified. Martins said: "I never thought I would end up here, on my Instagram, opening up about a very important part of my life, which was my marriage." She continued: "He no longer owes me anything, because today we are separated. And that doesn't make much difference, because even when he had duties towards me, he still disrespected me." On the pregnancy, she said: "I was betrayed and abandoned even during my pregnancy." She explained that she initially chose to forgive and try to rebuild the relationship: "I accepted everything in silence, I forgave, I really tried to build a family, to have a solid marriage. But it didn't work." She also described the emotional toll, saying she went through moments of deep suffering and began suffering from anxiety attacks. She said she gave her husband many chances to clarify the situation without receiving the answers she sought. "I have already cried all the tears I had to cry," she said, describing the shock she felt after her discoveries. Wesley has not publicly responded to the new accusations. The separation announced on social media marks a new chapter in the personal life of the Roma full-back.

Wesley França's marriage has ended, and his wife Amanda Martins has publicly accused the Roma player of cheating on her many times. In a long video posted to her Instagram profile, she confirmed the separation and said she had decided to speak out because of the rumours circulating about the couple. The Brazilian has recently been in the spotlight for his appearances in various venues across the capital, and the matter has quickly spread on social media. Amanda's video made clear that the split followed a period of serious strain in the marriage. In the video, Amanda said: “Given all the rumours going around, I decided to talk to you and explain a bit of what has happened.” She added: “He no longer owes me anything, because today we are separated. And that doesn't make much difference, because even when he had duties towards me, he still disrespected me. Because he didn't cheat on me once, not twice, not three times, but very many times. And it wasn't with one woman, nor two, nor three, but with many, including prostitutes. And I know these things because I saw them.” She also described her suffering during the marriage: “I have already cried all the tears I had to cry. I gave him many chances to confess what he had done, but he didn't confess. He kept lying, until the moment came. He never asked me for forgiveness. He thinks everything he did is normal.” Her accusations extended to her pregnancy. She said: “Even during the pregnancy I was betrayed and abandoned. But I never went on the internet to make any of these things public. I accepted everything in silence, I forgave, I really tried to build a family, to have a solid marriage. But it didn't work. And it wasn't even my fault. Because I think when a person is like this, there is no one who can make them change. Whatever relationship he has, it will always be like this. The person who is with him will go through what I went through, or even worse.” Amanda also described incidents she said took place in bars and restaurants, and their effect on her wellbeing. She said: “I'm only telling you a very small part of everything that happened. I had got to the point where I didn't feel comfortable even leaving the house. When we went to the restaurant, I witnessed scenes where he asked the waitress for her phone number. Or he asked other girls for their number while they were queuing for the bathroom. Because when he drinks he has no self-control. I started suffering from anxiety attacks, something that had never happened to me before. I even got to the point of blaming myself, sometimes. I came to think I should have taken more care of myself, so that he wouldn't even feel the need to look at other people in the street. But when a man is a no-good, it doesn't matter.”

Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi has outlined the principles that shape his approach to football, placing discipline above talent and favouring quiet leadership over constant vocal presence. The comments came in a short interview with Ali-Lavoro, recorded while he was playing for the Italian national team. Ghilardi said he performs best under pressure and set out his own priorities. "Do il meglio sotto pressione. Disciplina, personalità e talento, questo per me è l'ordine." In his view, discipline comes first, followed by personality, with talent third. He stresses the value of daily work and the importance of character in the squad. On leadership, the Roma centre-back showed a clear preference for players who guide the group without always being in the spotlight. He said: "Meglio un leader silenzioso, che parla nel momento giusto e con i modi giusti." For Ghilardi, a good leader knows when to intervene rather than feeling the need to be heard all the time, a view that also reflects the value he places on concentration and responsibility within the group. He also put the team's needs ahead of personal ones. Asked about managing fatigue during a match, Ghilardi explained when a player should stay on the pitch and when he should make way. He said: "Se sono esausto ma riesco a dare ancora qualcosa resto in campo, se ho i crampi è giusto far entrare altri." His answer highlights a refusal to give in to tiredness, while recognising the need to make room for a team-mate when physical condition no longer allows a player to contribute.

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday in midweek Serie A action, with both sides looking to bounce back from disappointing weekend results. Roma came from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Napoli at the Maradona Stadium on Saturday, while Cagliari lost 2-0 at home to Bologna. Gian Piero Gasperini's side remain unbeaten in Serie A (W5, D3) and have avoided defeat in their first eight league matches of the season for the first time since 2013/14. However, a third draw in their last four league outings has left the Giallorossi four points behind joint leaders Inter and Lazio. Roma are vying for their first Scudetto since the beginning of the century and will be desperate to return to winning ways against a Cagliari side they have enjoyed plenty of success against at the Olimpico lately. Fabio Pisacane's team face a stern test. Cagliari have suffered nine defeats in their last 11 league visits to Rome (D2) and have not scored in any of their four away league meetings with Roma since 2022 (L4), including a 2-0 defeat in the corresponding fixture last season. Bologna's win condemned Cagliari to back-to-back league defeats for the first time since April, and the Sardinians have slipped to mid-table after a promising five-game start (W4, L1). They are winless in three consecutive league games (D1, L2), following a 4-0 defeat at Monza on their last Serie A trip. Their defence has also struggled: after conceding just twice in the opening five rounds, they have let in seven goals in their last three league outings. Cagliari last beat Roma at the Olimpico in February 2013. Roma have been strong at home, winning three of their four home league matches in 2026/27 (D1) and scoring at least two goals on each occasion. They have lost only one of their last 11 home games in all competitions (W8, D2), the exception being a 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid in this season's Champions League. The Giallorossi have won six of their last seven Tuesday Serie A fixtures (L1) and have netted two or more goals in eight consecutive home outings. That feat has been managed in three of their last five home clashes against Cagliari. Gasperini's attacking football has not come at the expense of defensive stability, as Roma have conceded just one first-half goal in Serie A this season and have opened the scoring in 63% of their league matches. Cagliari have been much more impressive away from home, with three wins from four league games on the road (L1), just one shy of the four road victories they recorded in the whole of the 2025/26 season. Maintaining that form would significantly boost their chances of a first top-half finish in Serie A since 2008/06. Bryan Cristante has returned from injury at a good time for Roma, giving the team a major midfield boost, as Gasperini cannot call upon Lorenzo Pellegrini or Manu Kone. First-choice goalkeeper Mile Svilar is also sidelined, but Paulo Dybala could make the bench on Tuesday. For Cagliari, long-term absentees Riyad Idrissi and Mattia Felici remain out. Harry Winks had to come off early against Bologna and is unlikely to start, with veteran Roberto Gagliardini expected to take his place in midfield. Roma (3-4-2-1): Gollini; Balerdi, Ndicka, Koulierakis; Lulli, De Roon, Cristante, Molina; Mora, Soule; Malen. Cagliari (4-3-2-1): Caprile; Ze Pedro, Mina, Rodriguez, Obert; Adopo, Gagliardini, Romano; Fadera, Maldini; Mendy. Roma are the favourites, with the preview predicting a Roma win.

AS Roma have officially extended the contract of 19-year-old Emanuele Lulli until 30 June 2031. The club announced a five-year deal for the 2007-born player, one of the standout young talents of the season under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The renewal follows a start to the league campaign in which Lulli has earned an increasing share of minutes in Gasperini's rotation. He has also scored his first Serie A goal, against Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico. Over the summer, the player appeared destined for a loan move to find regular football. Gasperini instead chose to keep him, recognising his potential and quickly turning him into a first-team option. The signing marks another step in the club's strategy of developing players from its youth academy. Roma's official statement read: "AS Roma is pleased to announce the extension of Emanuele Lulli's contract. The giallorosso wide player, who this season made his professional debut and also scored his first goal in the match against Genoa, has signed a five-year agreement until 30 June 2031. Lulli and Roma will continue to write their future together, in the spirit of continuity and belonging to the giallorosso colours. Congratulations, Emanuele!" The previous agreement was due to expire in June 2027. Reports suggest the new contract includes a progressively rising salary and bonuses linked to individual performances and team results. CEO Galantic recently named Lulli and Niccolò Pisilli as examples of the club's youth development path, and the renewal is seen as a signal of the club's commitment to its academy players for both the present and the future.

AS Roma have officially extended the contract of young winger Emanuele Lulli until 30 June 2031, with the defender-turned-winger signing a five-year deal. The club announced the renewal through its official channels after reports circulated in recent days. The extension confirms the club's commitment to Lulli, whose development has been significant in the first part of the 2026-27 season. The 2026-27 campaign has brought his professional debut and his first goal for the club, scored against Genoa. The renewal reflects the club's intention to build around a player emerging from within the squad. In the club's statement, Roma said: "AS Roma is delighted to announce the extension of Emanuele Lulli's contract. The giallorossi winger, who has made his professional debut this season and also scored his first goal in the match against Genoa, has signed a five-year agreement until 30 June 2031. Lulli and Roma continue to write their future together, in the spirit of continuity and belonging to the giallorossi colours." Gasperini also praised the player in his press conference.

Roma have extended the contract of goalkeeper Giorgio De Marzi until 2031, according to Filippo Biafora. The deal replaces a contract that was due to expire in June 2027. The 20-year-old, who is currently third in the pecking order behind Gian Piero Gasperini's first-team keepers, will now continue his development in giallorosso. The renewal follows an agreement reached with Emanuele Lulli, who is also set to commit to the club until 2031. It is another example of Roma securing talent that has come through the club's youth system, a policy that gives the club continuity at a time when it is building around homegrown players. De Marzi, who was raised at Trigoria, sees the new deal as a sign of the club's trust in him. The next step for the goalkeeper is to keep progressing through daily work with the first team.

Roma are preparing to tie down another academy product, with goalkeeper Giorgio De Marzi reportedly on the verge of signing a new contract running until 2031. According to Il Tempo, the American shot-stopper is the club's third-choice goalkeeper and his current deal expires in June. The move follows the recent contract renewal for Emanuele Lulli, and forms part of the club's wider strategy of building around its young talent. The club is determined to keep its most promising players from its youth system, avoiding the mistake of losing some of its brightest prospects as it has in the past. De Marzi, born in 2007, is a United States international goalkeeper and the rest of the club's plans for continuity in its youth development are reflected in this renewal. Securing him on a long-term deal would give the club a homegrown stopper in its goalkeeping ranks for years to come.

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday 27 October at 20:45 in the ninth round of Serie A, with the game broadcast live on DAZN. Gian Piero Gasperini's side come into the fixture straight after a 3-3 draw at Napoli's Maradona, while Fabio Pisacane's Cagliari are looking to end a losing run after a 2-0 home defeat to Bologna. With only a short turnaround between matches, Gasperini may rotate several players. Svilar is still sidelined, so Gollini keeps goal. The main decisions are in defence: Mancini and Hermoso returned to the starting line-up against Napoli after both began the match on the bench against Slovan Bratislava, while N'Dicka has been one of the most used players in recent weeks. The Ivorian could be rested, opening a place for Balerdi, who is coming off a particularly positive run. Ghilardi and Koulierakis remain in contention. Wesley may start on the bench with Molina ready to return, while Lulli is gaining ground on the other flank. In midfield Gasperini must pick two from Cristante, de Roon and Pisilli, with the young midfielder able to find space during the game. Up front, the picture is clearer: Malen remains the central reference point, Soulé should keep his place after an excellent display at Napoli, and Mora may play alongside the Argentine, with Castro initially on the bench. Roma's injury list is significant. Svilar is still out with a fractured toe, Koné is sidelined with a first-degree tear of the hamstring, Dybala is out with a small calf injury, and Pellegrini continues his recovery from a high-grade lesion at the distal musculotendinous junction of the semitendinosus in his right thigh. Roma's probable line-up is Gollini; Mancini, Balerdi, Hermoso; Lulli, Cristante, de Roon, Molina; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Available substitutes: Vásquez, De Marzi, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Wesley, Rensch, Ghilardi, Pisilli, Castro. Gasperini has no suspended or cautioned players. The competing selections are Mancini-Ghilardi, Hermoso-Koulierakis, Balerdi-N'Dicka and de Roon-Pisilli. Cagliari are expected to line up in a 4-3-2-1 with Caprile in goal, Mina partnering J. Rodriguez in the centre of defence, and Zé Pedro and Obert completing the back line. The main doubt is in midfield, where Winks injured his back against Bologna and his fitness will be assessed up to the last hours. If he is ruled out, Gagliardini starts, with Romano and Adopo completing the unit. Maldini should start from the first minute, Fazzini is ahead of Massolin, and Kevin Carlos is ahead of Mendy as the centre-forward, with Nzola deeper. Idrissi and Felici are out with cruciate ligament ruptures. Cagliari's probable line-up is Caprile; Zé Pedro, Mina, J. Rodriguez, Obert; Romano, Gagliardini, Adopo; Fazzini, Maldini; Kevin Carlos. Cagliari have lost their last two league games, 4-0 to Monza and 2-0 to Bologna. Roma have the clear head-to-head advantage in Rome. There have been 49 official meetings at the Olimpico, with 26 Roma wins, 17 draws and six Cagliari victories. The most recent meeting in the capital came on 9 February 2026, when Roma won 2-0. Cagliari's last win in Rome was a 4-2 victory on 1 February 2013. The official line-ups will be announced about an hour before kick-off and will be updated live on the match page.