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AS Roma have announced the death of Luciano Tessari, a former club goalkeeper who served as assistant to Nils Liedholm in the 1982/83 Scudetto-winning season. Tessari had turned 98 on 29 September. The club paid tribute with a set of historic photographs. The club's statement described him as a historic Roma goalkeeper who also coached the first team and the youth sector, and as Liedholm's deputy in the season the club won the Scudetto in 1982/83. "Tessari is a piece of our history, a man who left his mark on the Roma family," the message read. The club extended its affection to his family and loved ones in their grief. The death is a loss for the club's history, linking the current generation to the side that delivered Roma's second league title under Liedholm. Tessari's roles across goalkeeping, first-team coaching and the youth sector reflect the long service many former players have given to the club.

Gian Piero Gasperini continues to press for reinforcements at Trigoria, with Endrick his first choice for the attack, even as the international break begins. Endrick spoke today about his future: "I don't know what will happen in January; it is in God's hands. Madrid is a wonderful city, but I will always do everything necessary to advance my career." The Brazilian has no doubts anymore and has decided to leave Real Madrid in January. Roma face competition for his signature from Sporting Lisbon, who will lean on the Fonseca factor. Former Roma coach Ruben Fonseca trained Endrick last season at Lyon, and the Portuguese club have already opened contacts with the striker. Roma's plan, however, is clear: sign Endrick on loan to chase the Scudetto, and bring in Kvernadze on a permanent deal in the summer. The idea of using Nagida on the left has also come up as part of the club's planning.

Diego Tavano, agent of Edoardo Bove and others, has spoken about the situation of Slim Bouaskar, the 2009-born goalkeeper whom The Guardian included among the best emerging talents in world football. Speaking to journalist Eleonora Trotta, Tavano said his client's start to the season with Roma has struggled to take off, with just 2 appearances for the Primavera side so far. Bouaskar has also been called up to the senior Tunisia national team, despite the lack of game time at club level. Tavano said Bouaskar has played in every age group for Tunisia and that the senior call-up has now arrived. "Fa piacere che in tanti lo seguano e lo conoscano. Sicuramente lo hanno visto cimentarsi anche in nazionale tunisina, dove ha vestito la maglia di tutte le categorie. Adesso è arrivata anche la convocazione con la nazionale maggiore. Sono scelte tecniche e noi le rispettiamo. Ci resta un anno e mezzo di contratto. È un peccato, perché il suo percorso era stato netto. Ha sempre giocato in tutti i campionati. L'anno scorso sotto età ha giocato nell'Under 18 e ha permesso alla squadra di mister Scala di ottenere ottimi risultati. Sicuramente ci aspettavamo che con la promozione di mister Scala in Primavera, ci fosse continuità. Al momento non è così, ne prendiamo atto. Il ragazzo continua ad allenarsi bene e a fare tutto quello che deve fare. Ripeto, ci resta un anno e mezzo di contratto". On interest from other clubs, Tavano said it is mostly based on what scouts have seen with Roma and Tunisia. "Sicuramente, anche perché il Guardian è uno dei giornali più importanti in Europa, ma non credo sia questo a fare la differenza. Penso che, se stanno prendendo informazioni su di lui, sia soprattutto per quello che hanno visto con la Roma e con la Nazionale. Noi ripartiamo da quello. Il contratto non è lungo, ma non mancherà l'occasione di parlare con la Roma. Ripeto, sicuramente mi dispiace perché oggi i giovani dovrebbero avere più spazio e ci dovrebbero essere persone con più coraggio. Lo immaginavo già stabilmente nel giro della prima squadra e sicuramente a giocare in Primavera". Asked whether Roma's recent struggles have denied him a major shop window, Tavano spoke about the goalkeeping role in general. "Ho avuto a che fare con tanti portieri, ne ho gestiti tanti. È un ruolo un po' particolare. In questo momento, purtroppo siamo l'incudine. Speriamo che un giorno saremo il martello e che possa giocare per un club importante. Il sogno è quello di giocare nella Roma, visto che è cresciuto qui".

Endrick has reportedly said no to AC Milan, opening the way for Roma to pursue the Real Madrid forward in the January window, according to Corriere dello Sport, which leads its front page with the story today. The Brazilian, who has been increasingly keen to find playing time away from Spain, has reportedly turned down the Rossoneri, while Tony D'Amico continues working to bring him to Gian Piero Gasperini's side. Securing the 20-year-old has become one of Roma's main targets for the winter window. Spanish daily AS reports that Endrick has become convinced he needs to leave Real Madrid temporarily to protect his development. He has played just 140 minutes in seven appearances this season, with only one start. Real Madrid's youngster is seeking regular football and continuity, a situation that mirrors last season, when a loan to Olympique Lyon brought him minutes, confidence and goals. Roma had already come close to signing him during the summer, reaching an agreement in principle with Real Madrid, before José Mourinho personally intervened to persuade Endrick to stay. That decision has not yet brought the playing time the Brazilian hoped for. Speaking yesterday from the national team camp, Endrick sent a telling message: "Voglio solo giocare, essere felice e aiutare i miei compagni di squadra. Non so cosa accadrà a gennaio, è nelle mani di Dio. Chiedo solo ciò che è meglio per la mia carriera." In English: "I just want to play, be happy and help my teammates. I don't know what will happen in January, it is in God's hands. I only ask for what is best for my career." His words carry even more weight in light of the reports from Spain. His relationship with Mourinho remains excellent, and he has repeated his gratitude to the Portuguese coach, who continues to show him great attention on a personal level. AS claims Real Madrid would be willing to consider a departure, provided they retain control over the player's future. The ideal solution for Roma remains a loan with an option to buy, a formula Corriere dello Sport also highlights on today's front page. Such a deal would let D'Amico give Gasperini a high-quality reinforcement without an immediately heavy financial outlay, given the club's economic constraints. According to AS, Real Madrid would also consider a sale with clauses allowing them to keep control over the player's future. Corriere dello Sport adds that Endrick rejected the Milan move, while D'Amico keeps working to bring him to Trigoria. Roma can also count on Wesley, who knows Endrick well and reportedly awaits him in the capital. AS also names Sporting Lisbon as a club that has reportedly already moved for Endrick, possibly through coach Paulo Fonseca, who coached the Brazilian at Lyon and reportedly asked for him to be brought to Lisbon. Portuguese papers A Bola and Record, however, say Endrick is not part of Sporting's plans, contradicting AS. Gasperini sees Endrick as a profile of great interest, capable of adding pace, unpredictability and quality to the attack. He is not a pure left winger but can offer different solutions across the front line, qualities the coach particularly values. Corriere dello Sport also stresses the forward's importance to Roma's plans and the need for a new attacking reinforcement in January. No agreements exist yet for January, and Roma continue to regard the Brazilian as one of their main targets to complete the attack.

Mario Hermoso is close to signing a new two-year contract at Roma, with the club having opened talks to tie down the Spanish centre-back. His current deal runs until 30 June 2027, a date the club reached by exercising an option to extend the agreement last May. Talks have been under way since last month, and the parties are working on an extension of one or two years, possibly with a salary adjustment that would be lower than his current wage, a sign of the strong and mutual desire to keep working together. The move marks a dramatic turnaround. On 31 January 2025, Roma loaned Hermoso to Bayer Leverkusen after just thirteen appearances and one goal, a spell that was hampered by a difficult settling-in period. His return to Trigoria and his meeting with Gian Piero Gasperini have completely reversed his fortunes. The Grugliasco-born coach has turned him into an aggressive defender who is comfortable building play from the back and valuable in the penalty area too. Hermoso has played 1,049 minutes so far this season across Serie A and the Champions League, and only Wesley has been used more by Roma. He has scored three goals in total, two in Serie A and one in Europe. Having established himself as an automatic first choice, Hermoso is now considered an indispensable part of the defence, and keeping him would provide continuity for a back line that has found in the Spaniard a crucial point of reference.

Endrick has publicly stated that he wants to play more and has not ruled out leaving Real Madrid in January, while AS Roma are pushing to bring the Brazilian to the Stadio Olimpico. Speaking on Monday from the Brazil national team camp, the 20-year-old said: "My future? I'm only 20, so I'll see how things evolve. I just want to play and be happy." He added: "I don't know what will happen in January, it's all in God's hands. I only ask to be able to do what is best for my career, whatever will be will be." Endrick made clear there is no dispute with Jose Mourinho. "Madrid is a wonderful city, but it's clear I have to do everything possible to develop my career. Mourinho is a great person. Every day he comes to me, asks how I am, but never talks about football. He wants to know about my private life. I like his attitude, he takes an interest. I am grateful for what he does." That is not enough to keep him in the Spanish capital. Roma are reported to be in pole position should Endrick leave, and the interest is mutual. Endrick knows Roma want him, and Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly recommended the club. Courtship began at the start of the summer and grew into an agreement in principle. Gasperini and Endrick had not reckoned with Mourinho, who stood in the way. The forward agreed to stay on the promise of finding space, but that space has shrunk to just 141 minutes across La Liga and the Champions League, including a goal against Roma. AC Milan are also interested, but Roma have three advantages: the showcase of the Champions League, his friendship with Wesley and, above all, his regard for Gasperini. The 20-year-old was impressed by the attacking style Roma showed in the Roma-Real Madrid match. The day after that game his entourage went to Trigoria to discuss how to resume talks. The proposed deal is a loan with an obligation to buy, with a conditional option to buy, because Roma, who are awaiting a fine from UEFA, cannot currently offer more. Real Madrid also do not want to lose outright a player in whom they have invested heavily. Further valuations will take place in June, when Roma have already booked a meeting with Frosinone over Kvernadze. Now only Mourinho's approval is missing.