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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.

Roma's transfer plans for this summer have stalled on multiple fronts. Negotiations for Rodrigo Mora have become protracted, with the deal now at risk, while the club has also encountered resistance in its push for Luis Henrique from Inter. Porto have rejected Roma's latest proposal for Mora — a season-long loan with a conditional obligation to buy — as the Portuguese club wants certainty over a permanent sale, at least for next year. Roma remain willing to offer up to €50M for Mora but only with the right structure, given they are planning further signings. Luis Henrique, the Brazilian winger, is hesitant about the move to the Olimpico. Inter are open to selling for €25/30M following their acquisition of Djed Spence, but Henrique is reluctant to commit immediately. His concern centres on Roma already having two high-profile wing-backs in Wesley and Nahuel Molina, making him uncertain of his minutes and role. Roma cannot begin discussions over his personal terms until he fully embraces the project. Both Roma and Inter also have Malick Fofana on their shortlist should they target additional attacking options on the flanks. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini may yet intervene to persuade the Inter player, given his versatility and access to rotation minutes. Roma typically do not push hard for players without immediate enthusiasm to join, and as the window progresses, likelihood of deals succeeds diminishes.

Roma welcomed UEFA's head of referees Roberto Rosetti to Trigoria on 13 August for a meeting with the club's coaching staff and players to discuss new competition directives for the 2026-27 season. Led by Paulo Dybala, the squad and technical team gathered to clarify regulations designed to improve game flow and reduce time-wasting: a countdown on throw-ins and goal kicks, ten seconds permitted for substitutions, and new VAR intervention scenarios for double yellow-card offences. The visit marks Roma's preparation for their return to the Champions League after their absence. Gasperini has been particularly focused on the balance between VAR technology use and the referee's authority on the pitch, a topic the meeting addressed. Rosetti sought maximum cooperation and trust from the giallorossi as they embark on their European campaign, offering the club valuable clarity on the new regulations to begin their continental journey without lingering disputes.