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Rome's mayor Roberto Gualtieri has confirmed that approval from the city's services conference represents the decisive step toward building AS Roma's new stadium, with construction now set to begin in 2027. The technical project has been approved and Roma Capitale can proceed to tender; once the executive project is complete, work will start with a target completion date in the second half of 2029. Construction will take two and a half years. Gualtieri described the approval process as historic for its speed and called the planned stadium one of the most beautiful in the world. The new ground will be relatively modest in size but offer extraordinary sightlines from every seat. The stadium is being designed with specific acoustic specifications including an internal bowl effect that will be powerful inside but inaudible outside—a requirement Gualtieri said came from Roma's input. The Pietralata area surrounding the stadium will undergo wider regeneration with extensive green space open to the public, maintained by Roma. Owner Dan Friedkin wanted a unique stadium rather than a generic facility that could exist anywhere, Gualtieri noted. On fan access, Gualtieri explained that the area has substantial rail mobility and the metropolitan line will stop directly outside the stadium. Parking will be available, but many supporters are expected to arrive by metro. Pedestrian boulevards and bridges will be constructed, and the green area will be as large as Villa Celimontana. The hospital in the area will have a guaranteed access channel. Gualtieri said there was always confidence the project would proceed despite the site's history of illegal buildings and degradation, and that those challenging the development will ultimately lose to the courts.

Adidas has revealed a new Roma t-shirt from its EQT (Equipment) line, drawing design inspiration from the sportswear brand's 1990s aesthetic. The kit features white as its base colour, with wide yellow and red bands running across the shoulders, down the sleeves and across the chest. The centre displays the Gratton she-wolf in blue accompanied by the text 'asroma', while the Adidas branding and iconic trefoil logo sit above it. The release follows earlier reports of three commemorative shirts planned for the club's centenary season in 2026-27. The EQT collection represents Adidas's Equipment line, a nostalgic take on classic sportswear design that has become popular across football in recent years. This new Roma variant combines the club's traditional giallorossi colours with a retro visual identity, appealing to supporters who favour heritage-inspired aesthetics.

Paulo Dybala has signed a contract extension with Roma this summer after head coach Gian Piero Gasperini intervened to broker the deal, turning around a situation that threatened the forward's future at the club. Gasperini kept a promise made at the end of last season to work on both fronts — with the player and the club — to persuade the Friedkin Group to the negotiating table. Dybala had proved decisive in Roma's push to secure Champions League qualification in the final weeks of the 2025-26 campaign, and the coach was instrumental in driving the renewal forward. The new terms represent a compromise after initial offers fell short. Dybala wanted a base salary no lower than €3 million and a two-year extension through 2028. The final agreement runs for one year and includes a fixed base of €2.2 million — a 72 per cent reduction from his previous pay — plus up to €2 million more in performance-related incentives tied to appearances, goals and assists. The renewal caps months of uncertainty over Dybala's position at the Stadio Olimpico, where he has been reviving his form under Gasperini after arriving from Juventus in summer 2022. Dybala's commitment comes despite interest from two Serie A rivals. Juventus made contact via his agent Novel during the summer to gauge his availability and salary expectations, but Dybala thanked them and reaffirmed Roma as his priority. Napoli also sounded out the terrain with a similar approach and received the same response. The 32-year-old's willingness to cut his wages significantly reflects both his desire to stay and the trust he has placed in Gasperini's project at Roma. The two have history dating to the 2012-13 season, when Dybala made his Serie A debut at Palermo under Gasperini's management.