Roma begin pre-season under Gasperini with thirteen-strong squad as Friedkin arrives for talks

Roma begin their pre-season programme under Gian Piero Gasperini on the morning of his second stint at the club. Players are expected at the Fulvio Bernardini training centre at Trigoria by midday, with the squad list to follow. Gasperini arrives alongside Tony D'Amico as Roma aim to build on their Champions League qualification in his first season, targeting further improvement and European competition. The club awaits contract renewals for Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Zeki Çelik, followed by extensions for Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante. Dybala has agreed to stay for another season on two million euros plus bonuses, with an option to renew based on appearances in the following year. The Argentina forward, intercepted at Fiumicino airport alongside Matías Soulé, is expected to complete his renewal announcement this morning. However, Pellegrini will miss early training as he continues rehabilitation from a late-season injury. Roma's pre-season includes three friendlies at Trigoria (16–24 July) against Primavera, Roma City, and Trastevere, followed by matches in France against Cannes (26 July), then Wales with Cardiff (1 August), Newport (4 August), and Brighton (8 August). The schedule concludes with a prestigious test against Dortmund on 15 August before the Serie A campaign opens.

Paulo Dybala has completed his contract renewal with Roma and will make his debut under Gian Piero Gasperini today, following the formal announcement after signing. Zeki Çelik's renewal is also on the verge of completion, though a handful of details remain to be finalised. Lorenzo Pellegrini's situation differs: negotiations continue at a measured pace, with Roma and the midfielder discussing terms over two years plus an optional third year—Pellegrini is pushing for three years guaranteed—alongside a significant reduction on his current salary. Pellegrini is currently undergoing rehabilitation following a consequence of an injury from the end of last season. Meanwhile, Roma confirmed the consensual termination of Federico Guidi's contract as Primavera head coach. Guidi had managed the youth team from 2022 to 2024 and again in the 2025–26 season, winning a Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana in his first spell, as well as reaching the Scudetto final in 2024. Mattia Scala will be announced as his replacement shortly.

AS Roma's pre-season training camp opened at the Fulvio Bernardini centre on the first day of Gian Piero Gasperini's inaugural season in charge. Players were required to report by noon for mandatory medical checks and fitness testing. Daniele Ghilardi was the first to arrive at Trigoria as the squad assembled for the new campaign. The atmosphere at the training ground reflects a period of optimism at the club. A record-breaking response to the 2026–27 season-ticket drive has already generated exceptional numbers in the opening days of the campaign, signalling strong fan engagement ahead of what promises to be a significant year under Gasperini's leadership. The pre-season will see the group undergo standard protocols and conditioning work ahead of competitive fixtures. Live coverage of the opening day at Trigoria was being provided as players arrived and began their initial assessments, with continued updates expected throughout the day from the training ground.

Gian Piero Gasperini's second Roma squad, the first built alongside new sporting director Tony D'Amico, began pre-season training on Thursday at the Fulvio Bernardini training centre for medical checks, fitness tests and initial sessions. The squad largely comprises players from last season, with Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Zeki Çelik initially unavailable. Dybala is expected to arrive, pending official announcement of his contract renewal, while Pellegrini requires additional time to return. Çelik awaits his return from World Cup duty. D'Amico is working to deliver the attacking reinforcements Gasperini requested, pursuing a dual-track approach involving Diego Moreira from Strasbourg—a club within Chelsea's sphere—and Alejandro Garnacho. The initial preparation phase will take place at Trigoria. Roma's first pre-season match comes on 26 July away to Cannes, the French club owned by the Friedkin Group, with kickoff at 17:30 at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin. The squad will then travel to Wales on 31 July for a training camp running until 8 August. International players Neil El Aynaoui, Manu Koné, Evan N'Dicka, Donyell Malen and Salah-Eddine, plus Çelik, will join later following World Cup commitments.

Roma began their pre-season on Tuesday, exactly fifty days after their victory in Verona, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini arriving at Trigoria. Only fourteen outfield players reported initially, with several absentees due to extended World Cup breaks or departures. Stephan El Shaarawy, Kostas Tsimikas, Evan Ferguson, Bryan Zaragoza, Zeki Çelik, Evan N'Dicka, Donyell Malen, Salah-Eddine, and Neil El Aynaoui were unavailable, while Manu Koné remained absent. Players were required to arrive at the training ground by noon for medical checks before their first session in the afternoon. Paulo Dybala is set to sign a one-year contract extension to begin his fifth season at Roma, with the announcement expected on Tuesday. Lorenzo Pellegrini's contract situation remains unresolved, with further discussions scheduled in the coming days. Wesley has recovered fully from an adductor muscle injury sustained before the World Cup. Daniele De Rossi's successor Gasperini arrived Monday morning and will oversee an intensive two-week training block at Trigoria before the squad relocates to Wales for the second phase of pre-season, departing 30 July and returning 18 August following a fixture against Brighton. Several players with uncertain futures, including Artem Dovbyk and Robinio Vaz, will use the coming weeks to impress Gasperini. Donyell Malen is expected to rejoin the squad around 22 July. Sporting director Tony D'Amico, representing the Friedkin Group ownership, attended to welcome the squad.

Roma's pre-season gathering at Trigoria begins tomorrow, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini arriving in the morning to oversee operations. Players who featured in the World Cup—Çelik, Malen, Salah-Eddine, El Aynaoui, and N'Dicka—will receive extended leave, while Paulo Dybala is expected to be present. The official squad list will be announced tomorrow morning rather than in advance, delayed until Dybala's contract renewal is formally confirmed. All players are scheduled to report before midday for medical examinations, followed by a training session in the afternoon as the new season officially gets under way. Ryan Friedkin is anticipated to arrive in Rome in the coming days. D'Amico will be present for the start of pre-season, but Lorenzo Pellegrini remains absent after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension.

Gian Piero Gasperini's second Roma squad, the first built alongside new sporting director Tony D'Amico, began pre-season training on Thursday at the Fulvio Bernardini training centre for medical checks, fitness tests and initial sessions. The squad largely comprises players from last season, with Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Zeki Çelik initially unavailable. Dybala is expected to arrive, pending official announcement of his contract renewal, while Pellegrini requires additional time to return. Çelik awaits his return from World Cup duty. D'Amico is working to deliver the attacking reinforcements Gasperini requested, pursuing a dual-track approach involving Diego Moreira from Strasbourg—a club within Chelsea's sphere—and Alejandro Garnacho. The initial preparation phase will take place at Trigoria. Roma's first pre-season match comes on 26 July away to Cannes, the French club owned by the Friedkin Group, with kickoff at 17:30 at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin. The squad will then travel to Wales on 31 July for a training camp running until 8 August. International players Neil El Aynaoui, Manu Koné, Evan N'Dicka, Donyell Malen and Salah-Eddine, plus Çelik, will join later following World Cup commitments.

Roma's January window activity hinges on deals with Premier League clubs both for incoming and outgoing players. The club has made initial contact with Alejandro Garnacho's representatives, with the Chelsea-owned Argentine showing early willingness to join Roma, where he would reunite with fellow national team player Paulo Dybala. Garnacho is currently not training at Chelsea and is effectively separated from the club. Roma must reach an agreement with Chelsea, who value him at €40 million; discussions between the clubs are expected in the coming days, with Roma potentially proposing a loan with obligation to buy. The Friedkin Group is also pursuing information on Moreira, a Chelsea-linked target, having received clearance to proceed after inquiries. Xabi Alonso, Moreira's current manager, is prioritising Chavarria of Rayo Vallecano to strengthen his left flank. On the outgoing front, Manchester United are tracking Manu Koné, who is showcasing his talents at the World Cup, with a valuation of at least €55–60 million demanded. Matías Soulé remains a target for Sunderland and Premier League sides, valued at €30–35 million, having shelved negotiations with Saudi Arabian clubs. Should Koné depart, Roma are monitoring Danilo of Botafogo as a replacement midfielder. In the forward ranks, Tresoldi is the preferred option to serve as backup to Donyell Malen, though Atlético Madrid are also interested.

Roma began their pre-season on Tuesday, exactly fifty days after their victory in Verona, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini arriving at Trigoria. Only fourteen outfield players reported initially, with several absentees due to extended World Cup breaks or departures. Stephan El Shaarawy, Kostas Tsimikas, Evan Ferguson, Bryan Zaragoza, Zeki Çelik, Evan N'Dicka, Donyell Malen, Salah-Eddine, and Neil El Aynaoui were unavailable, while Manu Koné remained absent. Players were required to arrive at the training ground by noon for medical checks before their first session in the afternoon. Paulo Dybala is set to sign a one-year contract extension to begin his fifth season at Roma, with the announcement expected on Tuesday. Lorenzo Pellegrini's contract situation remains unresolved, with further discussions scheduled in the coming days. Wesley has recovered fully from an adductor muscle injury sustained before the World Cup. Daniele De Rossi's successor Gasperini arrived Monday morning and will oversee an intensive two-week training block at Trigoria before the squad relocates to Wales for the second phase of pre-season, departing 30 July and returning 18 August following a fixture against Brighton. Several players with uncertain futures, including Artem Dovbyk and Robinio Vaz, will use the coming weeks to impress Gasperini. Donyell Malen is expected to rejoin the squad around 22 July. Sporting director Tony D'Amico, representing the Friedkin Group ownership, attended to welcome the squad.

Roma begin their pre-season programme under Gian Piero Gasperini on the morning of his second stint at the club. Players are expected at the Fulvio Bernardini training centre at Trigoria by midday, with the squad list to follow. Gasperini arrives alongside Tony D'Amico as Roma aim to build on their Champions League qualification in his first season, targeting further improvement and European competition. The club awaits contract renewals for Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Zeki Çelik, followed by extensions for Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante. Dybala has agreed to stay for another season on two million euros plus bonuses, with an option to renew based on appearances in the following year. The Argentina forward, intercepted at Fiumicino airport alongside Matías Soulé, is expected to complete his renewal announcement this morning. However, Pellegrini will miss early training as he continues rehabilitation from a late-season injury. Roma's pre-season includes three friendlies at Trigoria (16–24 July) against Primavera, Roma City, and Trastevere, followed by matches in France against Cannes (26 July), then Wales with Cardiff (1 August), Newport (4 August), and Brighton (8 August). The schedule concludes with a prestigious test against Dortmund on 15 August before the Serie A campaign opens.

Paulo Dybala has completed his contract renewal with Roma and will make his debut under Gian Piero Gasperini today, following the formal announcement after signing. Zeki Çelik's renewal is also on the verge of completion, though a handful of details remain to be finalised. Lorenzo Pellegrini's situation differs: negotiations continue at a measured pace, with Roma and the midfielder discussing terms over two years plus an optional third year—Pellegrini is pushing for three years guaranteed—alongside a significant reduction on his current salary. Pellegrini is currently undergoing rehabilitation following a consequence of an injury from the end of last season. Meanwhile, Roma confirmed the consensual termination of Federico Guidi's contract as Primavera head coach. Guidi had managed the youth team from 2022 to 2024 and again in the 2025–26 season, winning a Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana in his first spell, as well as reaching the Scudetto final in 2024. Mattia Scala will be announced as his replacement shortly.

AS Roma has launched a series exploring dream formations built around different themes, starting with players born in Rome. The project celebrates the club's unique bond with its city and territory, a connection deeper than almost any other Italian side. The initiative invites fans to submit their own selections via WhatsApp (351-3939337) by messaging "ASR TOP 11 - Dna romanista" at the start. Roma's identity has always been shaped by homegrown talent. From the club's founding in 1927, when Giovanni Degni touched the ball first, through to the present day, academy graduates have led every major success. Legends including Amedeo Amadei, Agostino Di Bartolomei, and Francesco Totti exemplify this tradition of raising champions within the city itself. Each decade has produced exceptional talents—from De Sisti and Bruno Conti in the 1950s, through Daniele De Rossi's fifteen-year partnership with Totti at the turn of the millennium, to Lorenzo Pellegrini carrying the torch today. The club's structure mirrors Rome's three historic components—popular, aristocratic, and religious—making overlap with the city the primary reason for its existence. No other Italian club has roots as profound in its territory. The deep sense of belonging, pride, and love for Roma allows homegrown players to transcend criticism and adversity, earning eternal glory by carving their names alongside the club's. The series aims to honour this legacy while acknowledging that many worthy candidates will inevitably be omitted from any single formation.