Molina set to join Gasperini; Friedkin present at Welsh training camp

Antonio Nusa has played down weeks of transfer rumours linking him to Roma, insisting he has never asked to leave RB Leipzig. The Norwegian striker, who Roma have been tracking as a priority summer target, returned from World Cup holiday and spoke to Sky Sport DE to clarify his position. "I have never expressed the will to leave Leipzig, there are rumours and there always will be. The media can write what they want. I simply relaxed a bit on holiday and now I am here at Leipzig — those are the facts," Nusa said. Roma have maintained a strong interest in the 22-year-old as they seek to strengthen their attacking options, but the cost of any deal remains prohibitively high for the Giallorossi. The club are now studying alternatives, with Endrick and Fofana also under consideration as potential targets to improve their squad depth and quality.

Roma director Gianluca D'Amico has secured Nahuel Molina from Atlético Madrid, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini confident the Argentine winger is perfectly suited to his 3-4-2-1 formation. Initial concerns about how Molina would adapt to playing as a right-sided defender rather than his familiar centre-back role at Atlético Madrid, where he won the World Cup with Argentina in Qatar, have been allayed by Gasperini's assessment of his tactical profile. Molina's experience and reliability are expected to address Roma's defensive flanks, particularly when deployed as a wing-back rather than in a traditional full-back capacity. D'Amico arranged the signing during a recent trip to Madrid and is now pushing forward with a second wide player acquisition. Roma are in advanced talks to sign Cacciamani from Torino for less than €15 million. The club aims to secure two external defenders at a combined cost well below the price of a single marquee signing, as Roma reshape their squad options on both flanks for the new season.

Angeliño has officially left AS Roma after a difficult season, returning to Spanish club Deportivo La Coruña. The left-back shared a farewell message on Instagram, reflecting on his time in the Giallorossi colours and thanking the club, staff, and supporters. The Spanish defender expressed his gratitude for the experience at the Olimpico: "It was an honour to wear this shirt and defend the Giallorossi colours. From day one I felt part of a great and welcoming family, and playing every match at the Olimpico is a privilege I will always remember with affection. Leaving Rome is never easy and a part of me will always stay here." He extended his appreciation to the wider Roma organization and the fanbase, stating: "Thanks to the club, the coaching staff and all the people who work for this club, but especially thanks to the fans for making me feel one of you. The memory of the warmth of the Olimpico will remain indelible." Angeliño's departure concludes a challenging campaign at Roma. The Friedkin Group–owned club will now focus on alternative options at left-back as preparations continue for the 2026-27 season.

AS Roma unveiled its new away kit for the 2026–27 season on 6 August, two weeks after the launch of the home jersey. The away shirt returns to white—a cream tone—after last season's orange, featuring a horizontal giallorossi band across the chest with the ASR crest at its centre. The design echoes the third kit worn in the previous season. The club shared images of squad members modelling the new strip on social media. Defenders Mancini and N'Dicka, midfielders Cristante and Wesley, forwards Dybala and Malen, and goalkeeper Vaz all featured in the photoshoot. The unveiling comes as Gasperini's Roma continues its preparation for the campaign ahead, having already debuted the home kit in competitive fixtures.

Roma have finalized negotiations with Atlético Madrid to sign Nahuel Molina. The full-back will travel for medical examinations and sign his contract in a few days once he returns from vacation. Roma agreed to pay €13M plus €4M in potential add-ons for Molina, who will earn approximately €3M annually. The club had enquired about him earlier in the summer when Atlético Madrid had asked for €20M; negotiations moved swiftly after Feyenoord rejected a €25M offer plus €4M bonuses and a 10 percent sell-on clause for Givairo Read. Roma have been searching for a young full-back for several weeks but ultimately opted for the more experienced option readily available. Molina returns to Italy after two successful seasons at Udinese, which led to his move to Atlético Madrid and made him a regular for Argentina. Over his last four campaigns, he has recorded 25 goal contributions and ranks among Europe's most prolific defenders. The signing represents a tactical upgrade over Zeki Çelik, particularly in attacking output, and will balance Roma's formation after their reliance on Wesley's attacking influence on the opposite flank.

Roma have sealed the transfer of Nahuel Molina from Atlético Madrid on a deal worth €14 million plus €4 million in bonuses. The Argentine right-winger has signed a contract until 2030 on wages of €2.5 million per year and is expected to arrive at Trigoria by 11 August, once his vacation ends and community player paperwork is finalised. Molina, a World Cup runner-up, gives Gian Piero Gasperini the reinforcement he sought on the right flank after the club abandoned its initial pursuit of Feyenoord's Read. The funds saved from that decision will now be redirected to attack. Roma's priority remains Antonio Nusa of Leipzig, valued at around €60 million, though the club is monitoring a bid above €50 million. Malick Fofana of Lyon remains an alternative target. Vice-president Ryan Friedkin visited the squad's training camp in Wales and directly assured Gasperini of the club's full backing in the transfer market. Roma are also in talks for young Torino forward Cacciamani as a deputy to Wesley and await the formalisation of Lorenzo Pellegrini's contract renewal.

AS Roma unveiled its new away kit for the 2026–27 season on 6 August, two weeks after the launch of the home jersey. The away shirt returns to white—a cream tone—after last season's orange, featuring a horizontal giallorossi band across the chest with the ASR crest at its centre. The design echoes the third kit worn in the previous season. The club shared images of squad members modelling the new strip on social media. Defenders Mancini and N'Dicka, midfielders Cristante and Wesley, forwards Dybala and Malen, and goalkeeper Vaz all featured in the photoshoot. The unveiling comes as Gasperini's Roma continues its preparation for the campaign ahead, having already debuted the home kit in competitive fixtures.

The Friedkin Group completed their acquisition of AS Roma on 6 August 2020 for 591 million euros, with the deal formally closed on 17 August that year. On the same evening, Paulo Fonseca's side lost 2–0 to Sevilla in a Europa League last-16 tie in Duisburg. Six years on, ownership of the Giallorossi has proved a mixed proposition: the appointment of José Mourinho—announced by tweet on 4 May 2021—proved inspired, delivering the club's first European title in 61 years when Roma won the Conference League in Tirana against Feyenoord on 25 May 2022. The same Sevilla side inflicted Roma's most painful defeat of the Friedkin era on 31 May 2023. More recently, Gian Piero Gasperini's arrival a year ago has restored Champions League football to Roma for the first time under the current ownership, secured by a third-place finish. Yet frequent upheaval in management and executive ranks has tested supporters' patience. Mourinho's sacking on 16 January 2024 was followed by Daniele De Rossi's appointment and subsequent dismissal eight months later—a reversal that triggered fan protests and the resignation of CEO Lina Souloukou. The subsequent appointment of Ivan Jurić drew widespread criticism, while Claudio Ranieri's brief spell as interim manager ended after a public clash with Gasperini. The club has also made high-profile signings in Paulo Dybala and Romelu Lukaku, and approved a return to the classic AS Roma crest for the 2026–27 season. Recent restructuring saw staff from media, marketing, ticketing, and administrative departments reassigned to Roma Store roles.

Castro and Koulierakis both scored in Roma's friendly against Newport on Tuesday as Gasperini continues his pre-season preparations at the Vale Resort in Wales. Castro has already integrated seamlessly with Paulo Dybala and Matías Soulé, forming what has been described as the Argentine nucleus within the squad. Dybala gifted Castro a penalty during the Newport match, while Soulé and Castro have known each other for some time and even share the same fitness coach. Koulierakis arrived at Roma in a swift deal and was immediately identified by Gasperini as the deputy to Mario Hermoso at centre-back. The Spanish defender remains the hierarchy favourite, though the 15 million euro fee plus 3 million in add-ons suggests Koulierakis will have genuine opportunities to compete. The new arrival has grasped Gasperini's tactical demands from his opening appearance, frequently breaking from the defensive line to support play further up the pitch—a signature requirement of Gasperini's system. Roma continue to pursue a right-winger and await the arrival of Molina to complete their attacking reinforcements.