Roma hosts UEFA chief referee Rosetti ahead of Champions League return

Daniele De Rossi has admitted that his dismissal by Roma may have played a part in his decision to become president of Ostiamare, the club where he took his first steps as a boy. Now in charge of Genoa, the former Roma midfielder spoke about the link during the presentation of Radici, a docuserie dedicated to his return to the Ostia club. The move into club management is rooted in the past, but it is also tied to his time as a coach in the capital. De Rossi was dismissed by Roma after four matches in 2025, and the sacking has stayed with him as he builds a new path in football away from the bench of the Giallorossi. Speaking at the presentation, De Rossi said: "I always had this dream, regardless of the sacking and the fact that it was a bit abrupt and early. Perhaps it had an effect in an unconscious way, that is looking for another place that would make me happy. I left a place that always made me happy and perhaps unconsciously I went looking for another one."

Roma and AC Milan remain interested in Endrick, while Real Madrid are not yet convinced about letting the Brazilian forward go, according to The Athletic, which cites well-informed sources. The Brazilian is looking for more playing time, and Roma want a quality reinforcement in attack to take the next step. No decision has been taken on a possible departure in January. However, if his minutes stay low over the coming month, Endrick could push for a move. Real Madrid and Mourinho would prefer to keep him and continue to believe he will get his chance. For now, interest from Sporting and Arsenal appears to have been ruled out, leaving Roma and Milan as the clubs still keeping the option alive. His situation will be reviewed in January. The situation is similar to last year, but according to the English tabloid, Real Madrid this time would be less inclined to sell him in order to preserve squad depth. A permanent departure could only be considered for a fee above 60 million euros. The report places the matter firmly in the January window, with Endrick's playing time over the next month set to be the decisive factor in whether he pushes for a exit.

Edoardo Bove's agent, Diego Tavano, has revealed that the midfielder was pushed out of Roma on 30 August 2024 after a bitter clash with the club's management, naming president Lina Souloukou and sporting director Florent Ghisolfi. Speaking to Radio Bruno Roma, Tavano said the former Giallorossi midfielder never wanted to leave the club. Tavano said Bove and he had been given technical indications that they had hoped to respect, but they did not expect to be forced out completely. He said the management, led by Souloukou and Ghisolfi, offered two options that they did not like and did not want to pursue: Nottingham Forest, and probably Olympiakos, given the shared ownership, or Brest. Tavano said Bove felt he had done a lot for Roma, having come off an important season under Mourinho in which he scored in the Europa League semi-final and was one of the protagonists. He added that he had a very strong disagreement with the club's management of the time that day. On Bove's move to Fiorentina, Tavano said the agent had managed to secure a loan with an option to buy at the last minute. He said it was not what they wanted, but it was a solution. He said Fiorentina would surely exercise the option because the player had made a strong start in Florence. Tavano also recalled that one of Bove's greatest emotions of his life was returning under the Curva Sud and to the Stadio Olimpico, hearing his name sung by the Roma crowd. "Edoardo is Roman and Roma through and through, and Roma is truly inside him," he said. Tavano also spoke about the young Slim Bouaskar, who he said had been featured by Roman newspapers after he was stopped at an event at the Canottieri Aniene club. He pointed to the Guardian including Bouaskar among the 60 most important talents in the world. Tavano said he is Bouaskar's manager and therefore biased, but said the player had signed a three-year contract with Roma under a project to play up an age group, which went very well last year. He said the same was supposed to happen this season, to then judge whether the player had the making of a first-team player. He said it had stalled a little this season because the management had changed, although the coach remained the same, and said he expected continuity with the Under-18 side. He said the player had been called up by the Tunisian senior national team, which he said showed he is an absolute talent. "It's a shame because he grew up at Roma," Tavano said, adding that Roma would decide what to do and how to protect themselves, with the utmost respect for their choices, and that they were not picking a fight. Tavano also said he sees Inter more as the anti-Roma and praised Gian Piero Gasperini, whom he said was the right kind of coach for a club like Roma after the loss of Mourinho. He said Gasperini's total pressing game was shaped in part by Sebastien De Maio, whom Tavano described as his first strong player and who had been important for Gasperini in developing his style. He added: "Gasperini is a very strong coach and let's hope we continue to do well."

Roma's squad news is mixed during the international break: Paulo Dybala and Gianluca Mancini took part in part of Thursday's training session with the group at Trigoria, while Pierluigi Gollini and Mile Svilar trained separately. Eleven Roma players are currently with their national teams. Gian Piero Gasperini continues to work with the rest of the squad, focusing on recovering injured players ahead of the resumption of Serie A. For Svilar, the programme was agreed with the medical staff, and his condition will be assessed daily, with the aim of having him available for the match against Parma. Elsewhere, the future of Endrick may lie away from Real Madrid. According to Matteo Moretto, reporting on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, the decision will rest mainly with the player, even though José Mourinho is in favour of keeping him at the Spanish club. If the Brazilian forward asked for more space and continuity, Real Madrid would be willing to consider a loan departure. The 2006-born player, who previously had a spell at Lyon, is keen to accumulate minutes and keep developing. Two Italian clubs are monitoring the situation, but Roma currently appear to have the advantage: they maintain constant contact and are following developments closely. AC Milan are further in the background, despite good relations with Roc Nation, the agency that manages the Brazilian's interests. The chances of a loan exit are reportedly increasing. In a long interview with Diario Marca, Niccolò Pisilli spoke about his bond with Roma, the coaches who shaped his career and his ambitions. The midfielder warmly recalled José Mourinho, who gave him his first-team debut and his first goal for the club: "He is a truly exquisite person. I will always be grateful to him." He also praised Gian Piero Gasperini, describing him as a master for his work at Atalanta and for the results achieved in his first season in Rome. Pisilli spoke of Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi as legendary figures, stressing the gap between their history and his own few minutes as captain. Among his football role models he named Pedri, admiring his personality and calmness on the ball. On Roma's form, he recalled the performance against Real Madrid, arguing the team has shown it can compete with anyone when it stays focused and compact. Asked what he would do if Roma won the Scudetto, he replied: "We would celebrate in great style." Roma return to action on 21 November to face Parma at the Stadio Tardini. The presence of their supporters in the away section remains uncertain: the Osservatorio Nazionale sulle Manifestazioni Sportive has postponed its assessment on the sale of tickets, without imposing restrictive measures for now. A final decision will only come after further examination. The possibility of restrictions for Roma fans, who risk being unable to follow the team to Emilia, therefore remains open. Further updates will clarify how supporters can access the stadium.

Paulo Dybala has returned to group training at Trigoria and is targeting Roma's trip to Parma on 21 November, while Endrick moves closer to a possible January loan move from Real Madrid. Roma's January market, however, is still waiting on answers from the Friedkin Group. Among the day's headlines, Gian Piero Gasperini is still awaiting clarity from the owners on his budget, and Lookman is back in the frame. Dybala has taken part in part of the session with his team-mates. Mancini is also showing encouraging signs after a problem with his hamstring. Svilar and Gollini are continuing with differentiated work, while Rensch remains out. Journalist Matteo Moretto rates the chances of a loan move for Endrick at 70 per cent, naming Roma as the main Italian suitor. The Brazilian's willingness to find more regular football will be decisive, but the deal would still need the approval of Real Madrid and of Mourinho. Endrick has played only 140 minutes in seven appearances this season, according to Corriere dello Sport, which also reports that he has turned down a move to AC Milan while Sporting Director D'Amico continues to follow him. Roma remain interested, but there is no agreement yet and there is international competition. According to Corriere della Sera, Gasperini and D'Amico do not yet know the budget available for January. A meeting with a representative of the ownership could take place in the coming days. Gasperini wants reinforcements to support the team's ambitions, but without financial guidelines D'Amico is struggling to turn sounding-out into negotiations. Il Messaggero reports a salary threshold of four million euros. Alongside Endrick, D'Amico is evaluating PSV's Ruben van Bommel and Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling, two wide players whose profiles appeal to the coach. Loan formulas remain central to the plans. Repubblica reports that Roma are monitoring Lookman, who has lost ground at Atlético Madrid under Simeone and stayed on the bench for ninety minutes in their most recent match against Barcelona. The Nigerian is a former Atalanta player who has been coached by Gasperini. There has been no transfer request and no official approach from the Spanish club, but his profile matches Roma's attacking needs. Elsewhere, agent Diego Tavano has spoken about Bove's departure from Roma, recalling a tough confrontation in August 2024 with Souloukou and Ghisolfi. According to the agent, Bove never wanted to leave Trigoria and the solutions initially proposed were not welcome. Bove later joined Fiorentina and returned emotionally in front of the Curva Sud. In an interview with Marca, Lorenzo Pisilli's team-mate Niccolò Pisilli described Gasperini as an excellent coach he learns from every day, and expressed gratitude to Mourinho, who gave him his first-team debut. Asked about the captaincy comparisons with Totti and De Rossi, he said: "They made the history of the club."

Paulo Dybala and Gianluca Mancini have taken part in part of Roma's training session with the group, a positive sign ahead of their full return from injury. The update came on 11 November 2026, during the international break, when 11 Roma players are away with their national teams. Gian Piero Gasperini continues to work at Trigoria with the players who remained available, with a focus on recovering the injured ahead of the resumption of the league season. The squad trained today at the Fulvio Bernardini sports centre. Pierluigi Gollini and Mile Svilar are following differentiated training. Svilar's programme has been agreed with the medical staff, and his condition will be monitored daily, with his recovery assessed step by step. The aim is for him to be available against Parma. Roma's medical department will continue to track Svilar's progress each day, adjusting his work as the recovery develops. Dybala and Mancini's partial involvement in group training marks a step towards their full return to the squad.