Radio Roundup: Endrick Still Roma's Target as Pruzzo Hails De Roon

Mario Hermoso is close to signing a contract extension at Roma, with negotiations underway and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini pushing to finalise the agreement. According to La Repubblica, as reported by TeleRadioStereo, the deal would add two more years with an option. The centre-back's current contract expires at the end of the season. Hermoso has enjoyed a strong run in Rome, scoring 8 goals in 49 appearances for the club, three of them in the current campaign. Gasperini was influential in keeping him at the club in the first place. Hermoso joined as a free agent in 2024 after his time at Atlético Madrid, but he struggled to win regular minutes in his first few months. He was loaned to Bayer Leverkusen in January, and a shoulder injury prevented the German side from buying him outright, so he returned to Roma. Hermoso was reportedly on the chopping block in the summer of 2025, until Gasperini took a liking to him. The coach made him a linchpin of the side, as his skill set and dynamism suited his style well. The Real Madrid product also spent time at Espanyol earlier in his career and has five caps for Spain, although he has not been called up since 2019. Gasperini likes good ball handlers and sound athletes in every position, and especially in the 'braccetti' role. Hermoso's goalscoring is a bonus that has served the team well, as they can bring almost the whole side into the final third when they are firing. The extension is seen as a no-brainer, as the financial sums are not expected to be a problem.

Porto's finance director, José Pedro Pereira da Costa, has clarified the economics of Rodrigo Mora's move to Roma, which was one of the club's biggest investments in the latest summer transfer window. Speaking to the Portuguese outlet ECO, he said Porto's sale of Mora is an overall operation worth €50 million, even though the initial transfer was structured at a lower figure. Pereira da Costa set out the wider summer picture. "Overall, in summer 2026/27 we invested 37 million euros, compared with around 110 million the previous summer. And we made sales worth 78 million euros, including Rodrigo Mora for 50 million." He explained the structure of the deal, which he said was set at €25 million for 50%. Porto, however, holds an option that depends exclusively on its own decision, which is why the club views the transaction as a €50 million operation. For Roma, the detail matters because Mora is part of the current squad and his transfer terms are now being spelled out publicly. The explanation shows that the figure initially reported was only part of the financial picture, with the option giving Porto a further route to the full valuation. In his own words: "It was 25 million euros for 50%, but we have an option that depends exclusively on our will. For us it is a 50 million euro operation." The comments offer a rare insight into how Porto have accounted for the deal across the summer, with the €37 million invested and €78 million in sales giving a clear view of the club's transfer balance.

Porto's finance director has revealed that the club values the sale of Rodrigo Mora at €50 million, citing a clause in last summer's agreement that allows the Portuguese side to demand a further €25 million from Roma. Roma bought Mora outright for €25 million plus €2 million in bonuses, but Porto kept the right to 50% of any future resale. José Pedro Pereira da Costa, Porto's financial director, spoke to the Portuguese economic daily ECO. Roma can remove that 50% share by paying another €25 million. The agreement also gives Porto an option: once the agreed terms have matured, the Portuguese club can decide to sell the economic stake it still holds, obliging Roma to buy it. In practical terms, Porto could collect €50 million in total, plus any bonuses. Mora is not still a co-owned player. He belongs entirely to Roma on the pitch, while Porto retains an economic percentage of his future sale, and it is that percentage that the options in the agreement govern. Pereira da Costa said: "We have made sales worth 78 million euros, considering Rodrigo Mora as a 50 million operation." The figure includes the part of the agreement the Portuguese club has not yet collected. On the terms of the transfer he added: "It was 25 million for 50%, but we have an option that depends exclusively on our will. For us it is a 50 million operation." He also stressed the financial side of the deal: "I am not a sporting director, for me it is a financial sale." Porto invested a total of 37 million in the last summer window, compared with around 110 million the year before, while still keeping the most used players from last season. For Roma, the cost of Mora could become considerably higher than the initial €25 million. How much depends on how the options in the agreement are handled, but Porto has structured the deal to retain strong bargaining power even after the player's sale.

Porto's chief financial officer, José Pedro Pereira da Costa, has laid out the financial terms of Rodrigo Mora's transfer to Roma, valuing the deal at €50 million for Porto. Speaking to the ECO portal, he said: "Overall, in the 2026/27 summer we invested 37 million euros, compared with around 110 million the previous summer. And we made sales worth 78 million euros, including Rodrigo Mora for 50 million." The deal has one of the most complicated structures in recent Serie A seasons. Roma paid €25 million for the Portuguese but left Porto with 50% of any future resale. Roma can reduce that percentage, eventually to zero, by paying a further €25 million over the next two years. Once that period ends, Porto can also ask Roma to reduce some or all of the remaining percentage. In short, the more Roma pay, the smaller Porto's share of any future sale will be. Mora's form has made the arrangement a talking point, with the 2007-born midfielder scoring against Sassuolo, his third consecutive Serie A goal, and his place in the side no longer in doubt. Da Costa said: "It is 25 million euros for 50%, but we have an option that depends solely on our will. For us, it is a 50 million euro operation." Those discussions are considered premature for now. Mora is focused on the pitch and, after winning over Roma, has done the same with Portugal, who have called him up for the coming international commitments. Gasperini, meanwhile, is enjoying the breakthrough and already considering how to fit Mora alongside Paulo Dybala, who is close to returning.

Several Roma-focused radio pundits discussed the club's January transfer options, the Endrick situation and the form of Paulo Dybala and Matías Soulé in the latest edition of the On Air roundup from Rome's radio stations. Gianluca Piacentini of Rete Sport suggested that Endrick would not join Roma permanently, because he hopes to establish himself at Real Madrid, but that a loan of 18 months could be a good solution. He said Roma could then invest in Kvernadze, who is already performing well in Italy and costs relatively little, as he has a 4 million euro release clause. Piacentini said Frosinone would like to renew his contract, but if he already has an agreement with another club he will not renew. "If it were Roma, you turn up with 10-12 million in January and you take both of them," Piacentini said. He added: "On Pellegrini, and perhaps also on Dybala, you cannot rely, and that is why you need two." Daniele Lo Monaco of Radio Romanista said Endrick could arrive on loan, and that Roma could keep control of the player unless that control were well paid for and taken back by Real Madrid, as happened with Nico Paz. He gave an example in which Roma would take him on loan and buy him at 60 million if they valued him, with Real Madrid having to pay 80 million to take him back. Asked whether such a deal was feasible, Lo Monaco said: "At this moment there is nothing." He stated that Endrick's agents know Roma's intentions perfectly well, that there were contacts before the Roma-Real match, and that the giallorossi had reiterated their interest. He said he understood the player would not go to Milan. "If he leaves Real, I can give a percentage: 60-70% that he ends up at Roma," Lo Monaco said. Sandro Sabatini of Radio Radio named Malen, Cristante and, as a surprise, Dybala as the three most important players at Roma, saying Dybala had been phenomenal in the matches he played even though he is currently injured. He said he had thought Soulé was not on Dybala's level, but that Soulé had taken advantage of Dybala's absence and grown enormously. "The club tried to sell him all summer without succeeding, first because Soulé and Dybala cannot play together," Sabatini said. He added: "When Dybala is there, Soulé suffers a psychological inferiority. Soulé plays very well when Dybala is unavailable." Roberto Pruzzo of Radio Radio named Hermoso, Soulé and Malen as the three most important players so far, and said Marten de Roon had been a fundamental signing, while noting that Rodrigo Mora is showing he deserves a starting place in certain matches. He said he did not know whether the club had a trick up its sleeve to sign a striker who could start. "With these players you can go all the way, but avoiding injuries will be decisive," Pruzzo said. Ilario Di Giovambattista of Radio Radio said that with Malen Roma had made one of the best deals of the last 30 years, having paid 25 million, a figure that now looks ridiculous. He said Malen had become the most decisive striker, more so than Lautaro, and that Roma had made an extraordinary signing. David Rossi of Rete Sport and Lorenzo Pes of Tele Radio Stereo discussed the club's situation off the pitch. Pes said Gasperini had had no contact with the Friedkins in recent months, but that Galantic had been named CEO for precisely this purpose. He said Roma would face the consequences of the UEFA ruling and the settlement agreement, and that by the end of November the club would know what it faced, which would shape the January market. Alessio Nardo of Tele Radio Stereo said it was not known how much the Friedkins would allow the club to invest and that January was usually a month for loans. He added that the January market must be attacked with clear ideas about what the squad needs to challenge Inter, "until the last matchday of the league."

Radio Radio Mattino pundit Carina has named Bryan Cristante, Donyell Malen and Matías Soulé as Roma's three most important players at present, while adding that Lulli has been a very pleasant surprise so far this season. Speaking on the same station, Giuseppe Pruzzo said Marten de Roon has been a fundamental signing in midfield. Carina said: "At this moment the three most important players at Roma are Cristante, Malen and Soulé, although Lulli has been a very pleasant surprise at the start of this season. With Dybala's return there will be a switch back of Soulé to the left, which is the side where he performs a little less well." He added: "I still think it is always better to have many players available, because after the international break there will again be a cycle with many closely spaced fixtures." Pruzzo said: "De Roon has been a fundamental signing in midfield. I cannot say whether Roma have an ace up their sleeve regarding a signing who could start in this team at certain moments. If they don't, we will try to go all the way with this squad. At some point in the season, the injury situation will be decisive, especially if Roma are still in the running in the Champions League." The comments come as Roma prepare for a demanding run of fixtures, with Champions League football in the mix this season. Pruzzo's remarks point to the importance of squad depth as the campaign develops.

Several Roma-focused radio pundits discussed the club's January transfer options, the Endrick situation and the form of Paulo Dybala and Matías Soulé in the latest edition of the On Air roundup from Rome's radio stations. Gianluca Piacentini of Rete Sport suggested that Endrick would not join Roma permanently, because he hopes to establish himself at Real Madrid, but that a loan of 18 months could be a good solution. He said Roma could then invest in Kvernadze, who is already performing well in Italy and costs relatively little, as he has a 4 million euro release clause. Piacentini said Frosinone would like to renew his contract, but if he already has an agreement with another club he will not renew. "If it were Roma, you turn up with 10-12 million in January and you take both of them," Piacentini said. He added: "On Pellegrini, and perhaps also on Dybala, you cannot rely, and that is why you need two." Daniele Lo Monaco of Radio Romanista said Endrick could arrive on loan, and that Roma could keep control of the player unless that control were well paid for and taken back by Real Madrid, as happened with Nico Paz. He gave an example in which Roma would take him on loan and buy him at 60 million if they valued him, with Real Madrid having to pay 80 million to take him back. Asked whether such a deal was feasible, Lo Monaco said: "At this moment there is nothing." He stated that Endrick's agents know Roma's intentions perfectly well, that there were contacts before the Roma-Real match, and that the giallorossi had reiterated their interest. He said he understood the player would not go to Milan. "If he leaves Real, I can give a percentage: 60-70% that he ends up at Roma," Lo Monaco said. Sandro Sabatini of Radio Radio named Malen, Cristante and, as a surprise, Dybala as the three most important players at Roma, saying Dybala had been phenomenal in the matches he played even though he is currently injured. He said he had thought Soulé was not on Dybala's level, but that Soulé had taken advantage of Dybala's absence and grown enormously. "The club tried to sell him all summer without succeeding, first because Soulé and Dybala cannot play together," Sabatini said. He added: "When Dybala is there, Soulé suffers a psychological inferiority. Soulé plays very well when Dybala is unavailable." Roberto Pruzzo of Radio Radio named Hermoso, Soulé and Malen as the three most important players so far, and said Marten de Roon had been a fundamental signing, while noting that Rodrigo Mora is showing he deserves a starting place in certain matches. He said he did not know whether the club had a trick up its sleeve to sign a striker who could start. "With these players you can go all the way, but avoiding injuries will be decisive," Pruzzo said. Ilario Di Giovambattista of Radio Radio said that with Malen Roma had made one of the best deals of the last 30 years, having paid 25 million, a figure that now looks ridiculous. He said Malen had become the most decisive striker, more so than Lautaro, and that Roma had made an extraordinary signing. David Rossi of Rete Sport and Lorenzo Pes of Tele Radio Stereo discussed the club's situation off the pitch. Pes said Gasperini had had no contact with the Friedkins in recent months, but that Galantic had been named CEO for precisely this purpose. He said Roma would face the consequences of the UEFA ruling and the settlement agreement, and that by the end of November the club would know what it faced, which would shape the January market. Alessio Nardo of Tele Radio Stereo said it was not known how much the Friedkins would allow the club to invest and that January was usually a month for loans. He added that the January market must be attacked with clear ideas about what the squad needs to challenge Inter, "until the last matchday of the league."

Roma are reportedly among the clubs interested in Rennes left-back Mahamadou Nagida, a 2005-born Cameroonian, as the club looks beyond attack in the transfer market, particularly with the future in mind. Attack remains the priority, but the Giallorossi are also considering other roles. According to Africa Foot, Milan, Inter and Juventus are also interested in the player, as are Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund and Porto. Nagida recently renewed his contract with Rennes until 2029, and his valuation is reportedly around 10 million euros. The report underlines that Roma's interest is part of a broader search for reinforcements, with the left flank a area the club is watching for the longer term. With several of Europe's biggest clubs monitoring him, Rennes are unlikely to sell cheaply, and the 2029 contract gives them a strong position in any negotiation.

Radio Radio Mattino pundit Carina has named Bryan Cristante, Donyell Malen and Matías Soulé as Roma's three most important players at present, while adding that Lulli has been a very pleasant surprise so far this season. Speaking on the same station, Giuseppe Pruzzo said Marten de Roon has been a fundamental signing in midfield. Carina said: "At this moment the three most important players at Roma are Cristante, Malen and Soulé, although Lulli has been a very pleasant surprise at the start of this season. With Dybala's return there will be a switch back of Soulé to the left, which is the side where he performs a little less well." He added: "I still think it is always better to have many players available, because after the international break there will again be a cycle with many closely spaced fixtures." Pruzzo said: "De Roon has been a fundamental signing in midfield. I cannot say whether Roma have an ace up their sleeve regarding a signing who could start in this team at certain moments. If they don't, we will try to go all the way with this squad. At some point in the season, the injury situation will be decisive, especially if Roma are still in the running in the Champions League." The comments come as Roma prepare for a demanding run of fixtures, with Champions League football in the mix this season. Pruzzo's remarks point to the importance of squad depth as the campaign develops.

Mario Hermoso is close to signing a contract extension at Roma, with negotiations underway and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini pushing to finalise the agreement. According to La Repubblica, as reported by TeleRadioStereo, the deal would add two more years with an option. The centre-back's current contract expires at the end of the season. Hermoso has enjoyed a strong run in Rome, scoring 8 goals in 49 appearances for the club, three of them in the current campaign. Gasperini was influential in keeping him at the club in the first place. Hermoso joined as a free agent in 2024 after his time at Atlético Madrid, but he struggled to win regular minutes in his first few months. He was loaned to Bayer Leverkusen in January, and a shoulder injury prevented the German side from buying him outright, so he returned to Roma. Hermoso was reportedly on the chopping block in the summer of 2025, until Gasperini took a liking to him. The coach made him a linchpin of the side, as his skill set and dynamism suited his style well. The Real Madrid product also spent time at Espanyol earlier in his career and has five caps for Spain, although he has not been called up since 2019. Gasperini likes good ball handlers and sound athletes in every position, and especially in the 'braccetti' role. Hermoso's goalscoring is a bonus that has served the team well, as they can bring almost the whole side into the final third when they are firing. The extension is seen as a no-brainer, as the financial sums are not expected to be a problem.

Several Roma-focused radio pundits discussed the club's January transfer options, the Endrick situation and the form of Paulo Dybala and Matías Soulé in the latest edition of the On Air roundup from Rome's radio stations. Gianluca Piacentini of Rete Sport suggested that Endrick would not join Roma permanently, because he hopes to establish himself at Real Madrid, but that a loan of 18 months could be a good solution. He said Roma could then invest in Kvernadze, who is already performing well in Italy and costs relatively little, as he has a 4 million euro release clause. Piacentini said Frosinone would like to renew his contract, but if he already has an agreement with another club he will not renew. "If it were Roma, you turn up with 10-12 million in January and you take both of them," Piacentini said. He added: "On Pellegrini, and perhaps also on Dybala, you cannot rely, and that is why you need two." Daniele Lo Monaco of Radio Romanista said Endrick could arrive on loan, and that Roma could keep control of the player unless that control were well paid for and taken back by Real Madrid, as happened with Nico Paz. He gave an example in which Roma would take him on loan and buy him at 60 million if they valued him, with Real Madrid having to pay 80 million to take him back. Asked whether such a deal was feasible, Lo Monaco said: "At this moment there is nothing." He stated that Endrick's agents know Roma's intentions perfectly well, that there were contacts before the Roma-Real match, and that the giallorossi had reiterated their interest. He said he understood the player would not go to Milan. "If he leaves Real, I can give a percentage: 60-70% that he ends up at Roma," Lo Monaco said. Sandro Sabatini of Radio Radio named Malen, Cristante and, as a surprise, Dybala as the three most important players at Roma, saying Dybala had been phenomenal in the matches he played even though he is currently injured. He said he had thought Soulé was not on Dybala's level, but that Soulé had taken advantage of Dybala's absence and grown enormously. "The club tried to sell him all summer without succeeding, first because Soulé and Dybala cannot play together," Sabatini said. He added: "When Dybala is there, Soulé suffers a psychological inferiority. Soulé plays very well when Dybala is unavailable." Roberto Pruzzo of Radio Radio named Hermoso, Soulé and Malen as the three most important players so far, and said Marten de Roon had been a fundamental signing, while noting that Rodrigo Mora is showing he deserves a starting place in certain matches. He said he did not know whether the club had a trick up its sleeve to sign a striker who could start. "With these players you can go all the way, but avoiding injuries will be decisive," Pruzzo said. Ilario Di Giovambattista of Radio Radio said that with Malen Roma had made one of the best deals of the last 30 years, having paid 25 million, a figure that now looks ridiculous. He said Malen had become the most decisive striker, more so than Lautaro, and that Roma had made an extraordinary signing. David Rossi of Rete Sport and Lorenzo Pes of Tele Radio Stereo discussed the club's situation off the pitch. Pes said Gasperini had had no contact with the Friedkins in recent months, but that Galantic had been named CEO for precisely this purpose. He said Roma would face the consequences of the UEFA ruling and the settlement agreement, and that by the end of November the club would know what it faced, which would shape the January market. Alessio Nardo of Tele Radio Stereo said it was not known how much the Friedkins would allow the club to invest and that January was usually a month for loans. He added that the January market must be attacked with clear ideas about what the squad needs to challenge Inter, "until the last matchday of the league."

Roma are preparing to strengthen their wide areas in January, with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Endrick currently the more appealing option over Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens, according to Alessio D'Urso in La Gazzetta dello Sport. The club have promised a reinforcement for the left flank, and Gian Piero Gasperini is keen to add the player to make a further step forward in attack and push for the Scudetto. It is still early to draw a clear picture, but Endrick seems to hold greater appeal at the moment than Gittens, a strong player whose characteristics would also suit Roma's style of play. If talks on Endrick and Gittens move quickly, the operation could be discussed in the coming days. Another known target is Georgian winger Giorgi Kvernadze, who appeals to both Gasperini and sporting director Tony D'Amico. Roma's interest in Kvernadze, however, will have to wait: Frosinone do not intend to part with the Georgian in January as they chase their league objectives, so the matter is expected to be revisited next summer. On contracts, the club are set to proceed, it seems, with a renewal for Spanish defender Mario Hermoso until 2029. D'Urso describes Hermoso as a defender with consistent performances and a left foot with a venomous edge.