Roma Club Centenario officially launched with legendary ex-players in attendance

Gasperini's summer calls for squad reinforcement are being validated by the performance of the players he requested. All the recruits the coach asked for in the current window are performing well, strengthening the case that deeper investment in the squad is necessary. The hope is that Gasperini's pitch has resonated with the Friedkin Group ownership and will lead to further backing for additions to the playing staff.

José Mourinho returned to the Stadio Olimpico as an opponent for the first time since his spell managing Roma, in the Roma–Real Madrid match. The Roma fans welcomed him with banners and chants, which Mourinho acknowledged with gestures towards the Curva, making the evening emotionally charged for all involved. After the match, Mourinho posted a message on Instagram directed at the Roma supporters, reflecting on the experience. He wrote: "When the most beautiful moments of a long career are not goals or victories, but rather emotions for which I can only humbly express my gratitude. Thank you Roma, thank you Romanisti. Emotions and eternal gratitude to you."

José Mourinho has addressed Roma supporters following his return to the Olimpico as an opponent, managing Real Madrid against the club he previously led. In a message to the Giallorossi faithful, Mourinho expressed his gratitude for the emotions and welcome he experienced during his time with Roma. "When the most beautiful moments of a long career are not goals or victories, but rather emotions for which I can only humbly express my gratitude," Mourinho wrote. He concluded with a direct farewell: "Thank you Roma, thank you Romanisti. Emotions and eternal gratitude to you. José." The message underscores the enduring bond between Mourinho and a significant section of Roma's support, despite Wednesday evening's encounter seeing the Portuguese manager return to the stadium as an adversary.