Roma advances new stadium plans with services conference on 27 July

The formal administrative process for AS Roma's new stadium at Pietralata is set to begin. The Services Conference for the Giallorossi facility has been officially convened for Monday 27 July at 10:00 at the Parliamentino of the Higher Council for Public Works at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, via Nomentana in Rome. Regional, city, and government representatives from Lazio, Rome Capital, the Metropolitan City, and the ministries of Culture, Interior, Economy and Finance, and Infrastructure and Transport will attend. The conference's principal task is to examine in detail the Technical and Economic Feasibility Project (PFTE) submitted by Roma on 18 May. The goal is to issue the "single authorisation decree", the administrative act required to finally open construction. Extraordinary Commissioner Massimo Sessa will convene and chair the meeting under an ordinance issued on 15 June. This measure is designed to accelerate the bureaucratic process and reduce waiting times to grant final approval for the project.

Paulo Dybala has signed a contract extension with Roma through 30 June 2027, ending months of negotiation. The Argentine forward expressed his satisfaction after the club's official announcement, stating: "Questa storia continua come volevamo tutti: la società, io e i tifosi. Poter continuare a difendere la maglia della Roma per me è un privilegio." The deal contains no option for a further year, meaning his future beyond 2027 will depend on his on-pitch performance. The new agreement represents a significant reduction in Dybala's earnings. His fixed salary is set at €2.5 million net—approximately €4.65 million gross—plus performance bonuses that could raise his total compensation to €4 million if all targets are met. This marks a considerable drop from his previous wage of around €6.5 million net (over €12 million gross) in the recently concluded season. The reduction reflects Roma's broader wage restructuring under the Friedkin Group, though the figures remain substantial for the club's wage bill. The contract extension caps a lengthy negotiation process that began before the end of last season. The absence of an additional option clause places responsibility squarely on Dybala's performances during the 2026–27 campaign to determine whether Roma will offer him further terms.

The Friedkin Group has signalled an ambitious strategy to reshape Roma around head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and Champions League football, according to sources in the United States. June was spent in reflection and sensitive dialogue with UEFA to avoid rushed sales under Settlement Agreement pressure. Now, in mid-July with summer preparation underway, the American ownership is accelerating its plans beyond the original three-year timeline, aiming to establish Roma as title contenders by the club's centenary year. Gasperini's success in returning Roma to Europe's top competition after a seven-year absence has earned him full backing for his technical vision. The club has appointed sporting director Tony D'Amico to align with that strategy and is moving to secure key players with contract renewals. Paulo Dybala has already signed a new deal; Zeki Çelik and captain Lorenzo Pellegrini are expected to follow soon, with plans to extend terms for Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante afterwards. On the transfer market, the Friedkin Group is prepared to invest significantly through both internal resources and targeted sales, though only on terms the club deems appropriate and within UEFA parameters. The ownership is willing to take calculated risks to consolidate Roma's position in top European football.