Roma extend Lulli's contract until 2031

Amanda Martins, wife of Roma winger Wesley, has announced the end of their marriage in a lengthy and harsh statement posted on her Instagram profile, accusing the Brazilian of repeated infidelity. The allegations have quickly spread across Italian and Brazilian media and represent a painful private storm for the Giallorossi player. In her post, Martins says she discovered numerous betrayals, including during her pregnancy, and explains why she chose to make public a matter that had until now remained private. She said she decided to speak after numerous rumours circulated on social media. The statement describes a story filled with bitterness, and she claims the infidelities involved other people, with prostitutes reportedly among those involved. Martins also says she discovered the situation through the footballer's phone, where she claims to have found photographs and videos. These are accusations made by his wife, and their truthfulness has not been independently verified. Martins said: "I never thought I would end up here, on my Instagram, opening up about a very important part of my life, which was my marriage." She continued: "He no longer owes me anything, because today we are separated. And that doesn't make much difference, because even when he had duties towards me, he still disrespected me." On the pregnancy, she said: "I was betrayed and abandoned even during my pregnancy." She explained that she initially chose to forgive and try to rebuild the relationship: "I accepted everything in silence, I forgave, I really tried to build a family, to have a solid marriage. But it didn't work." She also described the emotional toll, saying she went through moments of deep suffering and began suffering from anxiety attacks. She said she gave her husband many chances to clarify the situation without receiving the answers she sought. "I have already cried all the tears I had to cry," she said, describing the shock she felt after her discoveries. Wesley has not publicly responded to the new accusations. The separation announced on social media marks a new chapter in the personal life of the Roma full-back.

Roma have officially extended the contract of Emanuele Lulli until 30 June 2031, the club announced in an official statement on its website. The winger has signed a five-year deal, with both the player and the club keen to continue together after a strong start to the season. Lulli, whose contract was due to expire in June, has made his professional debut this season and scored his first goal in the match against Genoa. The club's statement said Roma and the player are continuing to write their future together, in the spirit of continuity and belonging to the giallorossi colours. The club's statement read: "AS Roma is delighted to announce the extension of the contract of Emanuele Lulli. The giallorossi winger, who this season made his professional debut, also scoring his first goal in the match against Genoa, has signed a five-year agreement until 30 June 2031. Lulli and Roma continue to write their future together, in the spirit of continuity and belonging to the giallorossi colours. Congratulations, Emanuele!" The new deal is expected to be a contract that rises in value over the years, with the player initially receiving a fixed base salary of 300,000 euros plus bonuses. The club's third-choice goalkeeper De Marzi is also reportedly ready to extend his contract with Roma until 2031.

Wesley França's marriage has ended, and his wife Amanda Martins has publicly accused the Roma player of cheating on her many times. In a long video posted to her Instagram profile, she confirmed the separation and said she had decided to speak out because of the rumours circulating about the couple. The Brazilian has recently been in the spotlight for his appearances in various venues across the capital, and the matter has quickly spread on social media. Amanda's video made clear that the split followed a period of serious strain in the marriage. In the video, Amanda said: “Given all the rumours going around, I decided to talk to you and explain a bit of what has happened.” She added: “He no longer owes me anything, because today we are separated. And that doesn't make much difference, because even when he had duties towards me, he still disrespected me. Because he didn't cheat on me once, not twice, not three times, but very many times. And it wasn't with one woman, nor two, nor three, but with many, including prostitutes. And I know these things because I saw them.” She also described her suffering during the marriage: “I have already cried all the tears I had to cry. I gave him many chances to confess what he had done, but he didn't confess. He kept lying, until the moment came. He never asked me for forgiveness. He thinks everything he did is normal.” Her accusations extended to her pregnancy. She said: “Even during the pregnancy I was betrayed and abandoned. But I never went on the internet to make any of these things public. I accepted everything in silence, I forgave, I really tried to build a family, to have a solid marriage. But it didn't work. And it wasn't even my fault. Because I think when a person is like this, there is no one who can make them change. Whatever relationship he has, it will always be like this. The person who is with him will go through what I went through, or even worse.” Amanda also described incidents she said took place in bars and restaurants, and their effect on her wellbeing. She said: “I'm only telling you a very small part of everything that happened. I had got to the point where I didn't feel comfortable even leaving the house. When we went to the restaurant, I witnessed scenes where he asked the waitress for her phone number. Or he asked other girls for their number while they were queuing for the bathroom. Because when he drinks he has no self-control. I started suffering from anxiety attacks, something that had never happened to me before. I even got to the point of blaming myself, sometimes. I came to think I should have taken more care of myself, so that he wouldn't even feel the need to look at other people in the street. But when a man is a no-good, it doesn't matter.”

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday in midweek Serie A action, with both sides looking to bounce back from disappointing weekend results. Roma came from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Napoli at the Maradona Stadium on Saturday, while Cagliari lost 2-0 at home to Bologna. Gian Piero Gasperini's side remain unbeaten in Serie A (W5, D3) and have avoided defeat in their first eight league matches of the season for the first time since 2013/14. However, a third draw in their last four league outings has left the Giallorossi four points behind joint leaders Inter and Lazio. Roma are vying for their first Scudetto since the beginning of the century and will be desperate to return to winning ways against a Cagliari side they have enjoyed plenty of success against at the Olimpico lately. Fabio Pisacane's team face a stern test. Cagliari have suffered nine defeats in their last 11 league visits to Rome (D2) and have not scored in any of their four away league meetings with Roma since 2022 (L4), including a 2-0 defeat in the corresponding fixture last season. Bologna's win condemned Cagliari to back-to-back league defeats for the first time since April, and the Sardinians have slipped to mid-table after a promising five-game start (W4, L1). They are winless in three consecutive league games (D1, L2), following a 4-0 defeat at Monza on their last Serie A trip. Their defence has also struggled: after conceding just twice in the opening five rounds, they have let in seven goals in their last three league outings. Cagliari last beat Roma at the Olimpico in February 2013. Roma have been strong at home, winning three of their four home league matches in 2026/27 (D1) and scoring at least two goals on each occasion. They have lost only one of their last 11 home games in all competitions (W8, D2), the exception being a 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid in this season's Champions League. The Giallorossi have won six of their last seven Tuesday Serie A fixtures (L1) and have netted two or more goals in eight consecutive home outings. That feat has been managed in three of their last five home clashes against Cagliari. Gasperini's attacking football has not come at the expense of defensive stability, as Roma have conceded just one first-half goal in Serie A this season and have opened the scoring in 63% of their league matches. Cagliari have been much more impressive away from home, with three wins from four league games on the road (L1), just one shy of the four road victories they recorded in the whole of the 2025/26 season. Maintaining that form would significantly boost their chances of a first top-half finish in Serie A since 2008/06. Bryan Cristante has returned from injury at a good time for Roma, giving the team a major midfield boost, as Gasperini cannot call upon Lorenzo Pellegrini or Manu Kone. First-choice goalkeeper Mile Svilar is also sidelined, but Paulo Dybala could make the bench on Tuesday. For Cagliari, long-term absentees Riyad Idrissi and Mattia Felici remain out. Harry Winks had to come off early against Bologna and is unlikely to start, with veteran Roberto Gagliardini expected to take his place in midfield. Roma (3-4-2-1): Gollini; Balerdi, Ndicka, Koulierakis; Lulli, De Roon, Cristante, Molina; Mora, Soule; Malen. Cagliari (4-3-2-1): Caprile; Ze Pedro, Mina, Rodriguez, Obert; Adopo, Gagliardini, Romano; Fadera, Maldini; Mendy. Roma are the favourites, with the preview predicting a Roma win.

Roma have officially extended the contract of Emanuele Lulli until 30 June 2031, the club announced in an official statement on its website. The winger has signed a five-year deal, with both the player and the club keen to continue together after a strong start to the season. Lulli, whose contract was due to expire in June, has made his professional debut this season and scored his first goal in the match against Genoa. The club's statement said Roma and the player are continuing to write their future together, in the spirit of continuity and belonging to the giallorossi colours. The club's statement read: "AS Roma is delighted to announce the extension of the contract of Emanuele Lulli. The giallorossi winger, who this season made his professional debut, also scoring his first goal in the match against Genoa, has signed a five-year agreement until 30 June 2031. Lulli and Roma continue to write their future together, in the spirit of continuity and belonging to the giallorossi colours. Congratulations, Emanuele!" The new deal is expected to be a contract that rises in value over the years, with the player initially receiving a fixed base salary of 300,000 euros plus bonuses. The club's third-choice goalkeeper De Marzi is also reportedly ready to extend his contract with Roma until 2031.

AS Roma have officially extended the contract of young winger Emanuele Lulli until 30 June 2031, with the defender-turned-winger signing a five-year deal. The club announced the renewal through its official channels after reports circulated in recent days. The extension confirms the club's commitment to Lulli, whose development has been significant in the first part of the 2026-27 season. The 2026-27 campaign has brought his professional debut and his first goal for the club, scored against Genoa. The renewal reflects the club's intention to build around a player emerging from within the squad. In the club's statement, Roma said: "AS Roma is delighted to announce the extension of Emanuele Lulli's contract. The giallorossi winger, who has made his professional debut this season and also scored his first goal in the match against Genoa, has signed a five-year agreement until 30 June 2031. Lulli and Roma continue to write their future together, in the spirit of continuity and belonging to the giallorossi colours." Gasperini also praised the player in his press conference.

Former Cagliari figure Cappioli has praised Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma, saying the side is showing important margins and that Gasperini "is and remains an added value". Speaking in an exclusive interview with RS, Cappioli said he would have enjoyed playing in a team built so firmly around attack. He suggested the club's strong attacking identity could sometimes be adjusted, warning: "There are moments in some games that can be managed, otherwise in certain matches you risk having to score 4 goals to win." He added: "I see a Roma in great growth." On Niccolò Pisilli, Cappioli said: "Roman players, Romanisti and midfielders must not be touched (laughs). He has grown a lot, he is strengthening physically, I think he is working well, and in the centre alongside the two midfielders he is improving game by game. It will be important for the national team too." Turning to Cagliari, Roma's next opponents, he said the Sardinian side "has started very well, but comes off two heavy consecutive defeats. It has lost something defensively, and Roma cannot be afraid of the Sardinian side." Cappioli also spoke about the troubled exit of Claudio Ranieri, the former manager. "I was sorry, he was the coach who gave me my Serie C debut with Cagliari, when I came back from military service on Saturdays he always played me. I am sorry about how things went. Claudio is Roman, a Romanista, and he cares about this shirt." Asked whether Roma can fight for the Scudetto, he replied: "I think they will be in the race until the end, because it is a team in constant growth, although Inter are objectively superior to everyone."

Roma face Cagliari tomorrow, the first of a run of fixtures that should be relatively manageable, at least in Serie A. Gasperini is expected to rotate the side as he did against Genoa, though not too heavily. Ghilardi and Balerdi are likely to have at least one of them in defence, while Wesley could rest on the flank. Lulli is ready to return at right-back, with Molina or the Brazilian on the left. The real question mark is in the number ten role, where Rodrigo Mora could get another opportunity. If that happens, Cristante would drop back into midfield, probably alongside Pisilli, to give de Roon a breather. Up front, Soulé and Malen are confirmed in the starting line-up, while Dybala is likely to start from the bench. The match comes straight after the crazy 1-1 draw at Napoli, so the focus now turns quickly back to the pitch. Gasperini's approach, as shown against Genoa, is to rest key players without overdoing it. The fixtures that follow are seen as relatively accessible, at least in the league, which gives the coach room to balance fitness and form across the squad. The main selection debate centres on the attacking midfield, where Mora's form will be tested. Cristante's possible switch to midfield would also reshape the engine room, offering de Roon some rest while keeping a settled shape around Pisilli.

Gian Piero Gasperini is preparing further changes for Roma's home match against Cagliari, with Paulo Dybala close to a return and Mile Svilar possibly back sooner than expected. The fixture comes after Roma's costly 3-3 draw at the Maradona, and the kickoff at the Stadio Olimpico is at 20:45 tomorrow evening. The schedule leaves no time to rest, and Gasperini is set to rotate across the pitch. Emanuele Lulli is the favourite to start at right-back in place of Devyne Rensch, and the young full-back's contract renewal to 2031 is also drawing closer. In midfield, Gasperini is considering resting either Marten de Roon or Niccolò Pisilli, with Bryan Cristante moving back into the middle. Rodrigo Mora is a candidate to start alongside Matías Soulé behind Donyell Malen, adding quality and creativity in the final third. In defence, Leonardo Balerdi is heading for a starting place after his outstanding brace against Napoli. The Argentine could replace one of Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka or Mario Hermoso, with Hermoso coming off a difficult display at the Maradona. Gasperini wants to exploit the form of the former Marseille defender while also giving some of his first-choice players a chance to recover energy. Pierluigi Gollini will be confirmed in goal. The most anticipated news concerns Paulo Dybala. The Joya trained with his teammates yesterday for part of the session after passing fitness tests on the pitch to check his recovery from a slight calf injury. Today's final training session will settle the last doubts, and the Argentine is close to a place in the squad for Roma-Cagliari. He is expected to start on the bench, with the aim of gradually regaining match rhythm and being ready to start on Saturday against Udinese. His recovery is also important ahead of the Champions League trip to Manchester United on 3 November. Encouraging signs also come from Mile Svilar. The goalkeeper is completing his rehabilitation in Belgium after a stress fracture to the fifth toe of his right foot. New checks are planned in the coming days to assess his healing and establish when he can return to working on the pitch. The latest reports leave open the possibility of an earlier return than initially forecast, which had him available only after the November break. The first target remains the match against Sassuolo on 7 November, but an availability for the trip to Manchester on 3 November is not ruled out entirely, a scenario still to be verified medically. UEFA regulations offer a route here: a goalkeeper temporarily replaced on the list for a long-term injury can be reinstated once recovered, subject to a minimum period of 30 days and the necessary formalities. For Svilar, a Champions League return is therefore not excluded in principle, but it will depend on his actual recovery and the regularity of his position on the list. Further back in their rehabilitation are Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini. The Frenchman will try to be available again before the November break, with the games against Manchester United and Sassuolo in his sights. Pellegrini's timeline is considerably longer, as he is dealing with a serious injury to his right thigh: the midfielder faces a layoff of at least two months, with a possible surgical procedure still to be evaluated. Gasperini will present Roma-Cagliari at a press conference today at 13:30 and is awaiting further updates from the medical staff. The immediate priority is managing energy levels and finding new solutions to beat the Sardinians, but the gradual return of injured players could give Roma fundamental alternatives for the games ahead. After weeks of crisis, some good news is finally emerging for the Giallorossi boss.