Roma–Fiorentina ticket sales open ahead of Serie A opener

Ticket sales have opened for Roma's Serie A season opener against Fiorentina on Monday 24 August at 20:45 at the Olimpico. The match marks the first competitive fixture of Gian Piero Gasperini's tenure, with the squad preparing after a pre-season camp in Wales and friendly matches. Gasperini's side is awaiting three additional signings to complete the squad. Donyell Malen is set to lead the attack in front of the home crowd for what the club views as an important early test of the season. Tickets are available via the club's official website according to phases and terms communicated by Roma, with pricing and availability varying by sector and sales window. The fixture represents a significant moment for the Giallorossi as they begin their 2026–27 campaign. The Olimpico is expected to provide crucial support from the opening whistle.

Donyell Malen has set his sights on a repeat of Roma's impressive 2025–26 campaign, speaking from the club's preseason base in Cardiff. The Dutch forward scored 15 goals in 20 appearances in his first six months at Roma and is determined to maintain that trajectory in the 2026–27 season. Malen reflected on last season's primary achievement: the Champions League qualification that ended a long drought for the club. "Always nice for a striker to score many goals and help the team win," he said. "In the end, the big success of last year wasn't my scoring record, but the Champions League place we secured. Roma hadn't played in it for so many years. It would be a dream to replicate what we achieved last year." When asked about winning the Serie A Golden Boot, Malen stressed that individual accolades are secondary to overall performance. "Dream of becoming top scorer? The important thing is to play at a high level. It's not just about goals, but creating plenty of chances and providing assists. I know my qualities in finishing, and if I improve week after week, who knows where I can get to," he said.

Real Madrid teenager Franco Mastantuono is set to continue his career in Serie A on a season-long loan, with manager Jose Mourinho open to allowing the Argentine to leave after a difficult first year at the Santiago Bernabeu. Mastantuono joined Madrid from River Plate last summer for a reported fee of €45 million, but managed only 11 La Liga starts in 2025–26, accumulating 35 appearances across all competitions with three goals and one assist. Roma, Milan, and Fiorentina have all registered interest in the 18-year-old. Milan, who competed with Roma and other top European clubs to sign Mastantuono before his move to Spain, view him as a potential successor to Rafael Leao at San Siro. Roma's interest is partly explained by the possibility that Matías Soulé could leave the Stadio Olimpico this summer. Fiorentina are also keen to provide the young talent with a pathway to regular first-team football. Mastantuono's struggles in his debut season have made a departure seem inevitable, with all three Italian clubs positioning themselves to offer him the consistent playing time needed to accelerate his development.