Molina completes first Roma training session as CEO Galantic watches on

Molina made his first training session appearance at Trigoria wearing the number 20 shirt, settling into Roma with a smile and immediately integrating with his new teammates, particularly his fellow Argentines Paulo Dybala, Matías Soulé and Castro. The winger has already struck up an early rapport with Dybala off the pitch, a connection head coach Gian Piero Gasperini hopes will translate onto it. Gasperini put Molina straight to work, with the player showing promising early signs: precise crosses, clean distribution and a desire to regain his match rhythm. Molina could make his Roma debut on Saturday against Dortmund, though likely in a limited capacity off the bench as Gasperini assesses his condition ahead of the league campaign. The Argentinian winger is targeting the Serie A opener against Fiorentina on 23 August, keen to make an immediate impact in Giallorossi colours. His right foot has already impressed during the opening training session, and Roma will look to have him up to full speed quickly as the new season approaches.

Real Madrid youngster Endrick remains on Roma's radar despite the Spanish club's decision to keep him. Roma, through general manager D'Amico, have not abandoned efforts to sign the 2006-born Brazilian, though a move would prove difficult given Endrick's ambitions at the Bernabéu. Mourinho deployed him centrally in attack and the forward responded with intensity and aggression, following the Portuguese coach's tactical demands precisely. His contribution included a heavy challenge on a Deportivo defender early in the match—a tackle that bordered on a red card offence but went unpunished—before being substituted at half-time in what Mourinho suggested was simply squad rotation rather than criticism. The Brazilian's willingness to fight for every ball and embrace the physical demands of Mourinho's system sent a clear message about his role in the team's plans. Roma continue to monitor the situation closely. D'Amico remains vigilant, and the club's interest has not dimmed. Real Madrid, however, currently shows no signs of opening the door to a departure. Roma are waiting for any opening, however small, and will continue to pursue the opportunity should circumstances shift.

Genoa have initiated contact with Brighton to explore the possibility of signing Evan Ferguson, the Irish striker who spent last season on loan at Roma. De Rossi, Genoa's manager, is targeting Ferguson as he searches for attacking reinforcements. Ferguson endured a difficult campaign under Gasperini at Roma, scoring few goals and delivering inconsistent performances before an injury cut short his spell. Roma chose not to activate the purchase option in his loan agreement, and Ferguson returned to Brighton. He is currently sidelined with injury and undergoing recovery work away from first-team training. Ferguson's Roma chapter lasted just one season, but his name has re-entered the Italian transfer market only months after his departure from the Stadio Olimpico. Torino are also monitoring the situation and have registered interest in the 21-year-old. A move to Serie A would offer Ferguson a second chance in Italy under different circumstances after his underwhelming debut campaign. The Brighton loanee will be hoping to resurrect his reputation away from Rome, though his current injury status may complicate any imminent switch.

Molina trained with Roma for the first time on 13 August, now at full disposal of head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The squad trained at Trigoria this morning before departing tomorrow for Dortmund, where a friendly against Borussia is scheduled for Saturday at 17:30. Manu Koné will feature in the match; Niccolò Pisilli and Lorenzo Pellegrini remain absent. Both midfielders are expected to return to full training in the coming days and are targeting availability for Roma's opening Serie A fixture against Fiorentina. Roma held an evening meeting with UEFA focused on refereeing matters. Roberto Rosetti, the European confederation's chief refereeing officer, fielded questions from players and club staff regarding new regulations coming into effect next season. The session gave Roma's squad the chance to seek clarification on specific rules and officiating protocols ahead of the 2026–27 campaign.

Roma has opted for midfield continuity ahead of the new season, with no fresh signings planned unless a major departure occurs. The club will build around Cristante, Koné, Pisilli and El Aynaoui, backed up by Pellegrini. Manu Koné's future had been uncertain in recent weeks, but with the season-opener against Fiorentina approaching, his departure now appears unlikely. The midfielder has returned to training with the group and will partner Cristante in the engine room. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini and the club view him as a key figure and recognise the difficulty of finding an adequate replacement. Niccolò Pisilli faces no prospect of leaving. Porto made an approach with a €25 million offer, but Roma and Gasperini rejected it outright. The academy graduate is regarded as an indispensable technical asset and crucial to UEFA squad registration plans. El Aynaoui completes the midfield picture and is poised to establish himself as a regular in giallorossi colours following recent encouraging performances.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is building a Roma side defined by youth, technical fluency, and aggressive attacking play, with quality and skill prioritized over physical presence. The structure centres on Rodrigo Mora, a slight-framed playmaker and dribbler who will compete with Lorenzo Pellegrini for a starting role, while Donyell Malen leads the forward line alongside technically gifted players including Paulo Dybala and Matías Soulé. Offensive thrust will also flow from attacking full-backs such as Wesley, supported by various transfer targets including potential arrivals at centre-back and in midfield. With the team so heavily weighted towards attack, the stability of Roma's shape depends almost entirely on Manu Koné, who will screen the defence and reclaim possession alongside Bryan Cristante. The French midfielder's long-term future remains uncertain, however, and any departure would leave a void difficult to fill in the short term. Gasperini's vision prioritizes technical excellence across the attacking third, with contributions from wider areas through offensively minded defenders and young, technical players who can operate in varied roles across the pitch.

Molina trained with Roma for the first time on 13 August, now at full disposal of head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The squad trained at Trigoria this morning before departing tomorrow for Dortmund, where a friendly against Borussia is scheduled for Saturday at 17:30. Manu Koné will feature in the match; Niccolò Pisilli and Lorenzo Pellegrini remain absent. Both midfielders are expected to return to full training in the coming days and are targeting availability for Roma's opening Serie A fixture against Fiorentina. Roma held an evening meeting with UEFA focused on refereeing matters. Roberto Rosetti, the European confederation's chief refereeing officer, fielded questions from players and club staff regarding new regulations coming into effect next season. The session gave Roma's squad the chance to seek clarification on specific rules and officiating protocols ahead of the 2026–27 campaign.

Roma has opted for midfield continuity ahead of the new season, with no fresh signings planned unless a major departure occurs. The club will build around Cristante, Koné, Pisilli and El Aynaoui, backed up by Pellegrini. Manu Koné's future had been uncertain in recent weeks, but with the season-opener against Fiorentina approaching, his departure now appears unlikely. The midfielder has returned to training with the group and will partner Cristante in the engine room. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini and the club view him as a key figure and recognise the difficulty of finding an adequate replacement. Niccolò Pisilli faces no prospect of leaving. Porto made an approach with a €25 million offer, but Roma and Gasperini rejected it outright. The academy graduate is regarded as an indispensable technical asset and crucial to UEFA squad registration plans. El Aynaoui completes the midfield picture and is poised to establish himself as a regular in giallorossi colours following recent encouraging performances.

Roma's midfield has remained unchanged during the summer transfer window, standing as the only department the club has not altered. Between July and August, Roma brought in a defender, a winger, and a forward, and head coach Gasperini hopes the recruitment drive continues. However, the midfield unit of Bryan Cristante, Manu Koné, Niccolò Pisilli, and Neil El Aynaoui appears set for the season ahead, with no negotiations launched to add another midfielder to their ranks. A new midfield signing would only arrive if Koné departed, a requirement laid down by Gasperini. The Frenchman's future remains uncertain, but with eleven days remaining before Roma's fixture against Fiorentina, finding a replacement of his quality appears unlikely. Koné has been at the centre of market speculation, though Roma held discussions with Porto regarding Pisilli in June before shifting focus to other targets. El Aynaoui, who impressed at the World Cup with Morocco, continues his search for full consistency in a Roma shirt.