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Margiotta appointed youth sector head as Manchester United eye Koné bid
·9 July 2026·45d ago

Margiotta appointed youth sector head as Manchester United eye Koné bid

Source: Il Romanista

AS Roma has confirmed Margiotta's appointment as the new head of the youth sector. The club continues preparations for the new season while monitoring the transfer market closely.

In the midst of Roma's ongoing work, Manchester United has reportedly entered the race for midfielder Manu Koné, preparing an offer of 50 million pounds. The interest from the English club represents a potential test of Roma's resolve to retain one of their midfield assets during the summer window.

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AS Roma has appointed Massimo Margiotta as the new head of its youth academy, succeeding Bruno Conti. The 53-year-old former Serie A striker, who previously directed youth development at Hellas Verona from 2017 to 2026, has signed a three-year contract until June 2029 with a two-year extension option. Margiotta will work alongside Tony D'Amico and brings experience from his playing career with Perugia and Udinese. The Friedkin Group describes the appointment as reinforcing Roma's commitment to youth development and the club's tradition as one of world football's most productive talent pipelines. Margiotta expressed pride in joining what he called "absolute excellence in youth football," pledging to instil the club's values in players. Meanwhile, Il Romanista reports that Manchester United has entered the race for midfielder Manu Koné with an offer reportedly worth 50 million pounds, potentially testing Roma's resolve to retain one of their key midfield assets this summer.

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La Roma attende di dare il via alla nuova stagione. Nel frattempo, è ufficiale l'ingresso di Margiotta in dirigenza: sarà il nuovo Responsabile del Settore Giovanile. In chiave calciomercato, dall'Inghilterra arrivano voci su Koné e sul Manchester United, pronto a offrire 50 milioni di sterline. …

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