Roma appoint John Galantic as new CEO; push intensifies for Koulierakis and Ezzalzouli

Roma's summer transfer window has gathered pace following the midnight arrival of Castro from Bologna at Termini station to a crowd of supporters on Monday, pending official confirmation. The club is now ready to complete a second signing: Greek defender Koulierakis has already agreed to join Roma. Negotiations with Wolfsburg are in an advanced stage on the basis of €15 million. Koulierakis has secured backing from Torosidis, who told ForzaRoma.info: "Excellent signing". The left winger Ezzalzouli's departure, however, looks increasingly unlikely. The Moroccan prefers to remain at Real Betis, who are demanding €45 million for his release. Separately, Galantic has been appointed Roma's new chief executive officer.

Dsquared2 has been announced as AS Roma's Official Fashion Partner, beginning in the 2026–27 season. The Canadian fashion brand will design exclusive formal and casual uniforms for the men's and women's first teams, as well as for coaching staff and backroom personnel. The partnership unites the two brands around shared values of excellence, style, and boldness, with Dsquared2's creations accompanying Roma players at official events and during team travels. Dsquared2 founders Dean and Dan Caten said: "We have always believed that fashion is a matter of identity and self-confidence, values that are equally important in sport. The extraordinary history and passion of AS Roma make this partnership a natural choice. As twin brothers raised by our father, we have always felt a deep bond with the city of Rome and with the strong symbolism tied to the legend of its birth. The image of two brothers finding strength and guidance in the figure who raised them has special meaning for us. We are proud to contribute our creative vision to the Club and cannot wait to see the teams represent AS Roma wearing Dsquared2." Michael Gandler, Chief Business Officer at AS Roma, added: "We are enthusiastic about beginning this partnership with Dsquared2, an Italian brand that shares with AS Roma deep values such as excellence, style, and boldness. Fashion and football are two worlds that express identity and passion: together we will bring this energy onto the pitch, at official events, and in everyday life. Our players and staff will have the privilege of wearing creations that unite elegance and character, perfectly aligned with Roma's spirit." The official uniforms will be unveiled during the year.

A century after his birth, Franco Sensi remains a towering figure in Roma's collective memory—not as a mere executive, but as a symbol of unconditional love for the club. Sensi, who led Roma through its most transformative decades, embodied a philosophy that placed passion before profit and the heart before the balance sheet. He lived every match as a supporter, suffering and celebrating with the same intensity as the fans, and his presence in the stands spoke louder than any boardroom pronouncement. Sensi's greatest achievement was the 2001 Scudetto, won on 17 June—a triumph that represented the fulfilment of a personal promise as much as a sporting victory. Yet his true legacy transcends that trophy. He protected his managers, shielded his players, and stewarded Roma through difficult periods with a discretion and dignity that defined his presidency. In an era when football has become faster, wealthier, and more global, Sensi stands apart: not measured by trophies alone, but remembered as a man who understood that Roma was never an investment. It was an act of love. Today, that legacy persists in the hearts of Roma supporters. Sensi did not seek applause or dedications; he would have been content simply to hear the cry of "Roma!" echoing from some corner of the Olimpico. His bonds with the club did not end with his presidency or his life—they transcend both, living on as long as they remain in memory.