Mourinho reflects on Roma tenure and Conference League triumph in new Netflix documentary

Roma had targeted Endrick, the Brazilian forward at Real Madrid, as a potential signing this summer, with the club prepared to negotiate a loan deal with a purchase option. However, Real Madrid has decided to retain the 18-year-old attacker despite the overtures, ending recent talks with the Serie A side. According to The Athletic, Endrick's future could shift depending on his playing time; if the Brazilian fails to secure regular minutes, Real Madrid may reconsider a loan arrangement. The Spanish club deployed the same solution during the previous season, sending Endrick to Lyon in January on a temporary deal. Roma has been caught off guard by Real Madrid's decision to close the door, though a fresh attempt in the January transfer window is not ruled out. Significantly, Endrick has yet to fully commit to staying. The talent could request a move if he feels relegated to a secondary role within Carlo Ancelotti's squad. Real Madrid announced on August 10 that Endrick would remain at the club for the upcoming campaign, with interest also coming from Aston Villa.

Paolo Marcacci's weekly ratings column assessed the week's major football stories. Mohamed Bah received top marks for choosing to remain with Roma following a second serious injury early in his career, demonstrating strong loyalty in difficult circumstances. Rodrigo Mora earned a 9 for his technical ability with his right foot, though his contractual situation and the complexity of his move were acknowledged. Gasperini's analytical post-Brighton remarks showed he retains full control of the situation, rated a 7. The column criticised Roma's communication around Molina's signing, describing the understatement of an experienced, winning player from a top league as incomprehensible. Roma fans drew particular criticism for overreacting to a friendly defeat against a better-prepared English side. A rating of 5 was given to the hysteria surrounding the result, framed as a broader Italian tendency to magnify minor setbacks. Broader football topics also featured. The Maldini–Malagò divide in Italian football was rated 3, with both figures accused of self-referential positions. Juventus's transfer delays—notably still lacking a goalkeeper with Suzuki mentioned as their primary option—received a 2. Gianni Infantino was rated 0 for uniting UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC against him. Fiorentina's centenary proceedings without Giancarlo Antognoni was rated 1, described as impossible yet probable, exemplifying Italian football's disregard for its own monuments.

Roma are pushing hard in the market ahead of their Serie A debut in under two weeks, with director D'Amico working on multiple targets across attack and the flanks. The club has reached a five-year agreement with Rodrigo Mora, a talented Porto prospect born in 2007, and is negotiating with Jorge Mendes on a deal worth €25 million plus 50 per cent of future resale proceeds. The Endrick option has collapsed after Real Madrid secured him; Roma remain active on alternative tracks including Cacciamani from Torino and Luis Henrique from Inter, while Destiny Udogie of Tottenham has emerged as a new option, though Spurs have not yet opened the door to a loan with a purchase option. Training resumed at Trigoria with Nahuel Molina arriving from Atlético Madrid integrated into the squad, and Manu Koné returning after his post-World Cup break. Niccolò Pisilli has rejoined group training. In departures, Angeliño moved to Deportivo La Coruña on a loan deal with a right to buy, vacating the number 3 shirt, which Koulierakis has now claimed. In youth development, Francesco Ballarin, a midfielder born in 2009, has been signed from Venezia to join Roma's youth sector.