Roma tie down Lulli and De Marzi until 2031, with Hermoso and Gollini close to new deals

Former Roma striker Roberto Pruzzo has said the club must bring in a forward in January to replace Rodrigo Mora. Speaking on Radio Radio Mattino (104.5), Pruzzo said: "Il Cagliari è in caduta libera, sono in difficoltà e la Roma ne deve approfittare. È importante trovare i tre punti e con la qualità dei giocatori può farcela. Poi deve iniziare anche a fare punti in Champions League contro il Manchester United. La Roma a gennaio deve prendere un attaccante al posto di Mora." In translation, Pruzzo said: "Cagliari are in freefall and are in difficulty, and Roma must take advantage. It is important to find the three points, and with the quality of the players they can do it. Then they must also start picking up points in the Champions League against Manchester United. Roma must sign a striker in January to replace Mora." Piero Torri, speaking on Radio Manà Manà (90.9), said: "Siamo alla sesta partita di un ciclo di nove e temo che possano sentirsi le fatiche fisiche e mentali delle gare precedenti. La Roma deve vincere per continuare ad aggiungere consapevolezza ed autostima e spero ci riesca senza faticare troppo." In translation: "We are at the sixth match of a cycle of nine, and I fear the physical and mental fatigue of the previous games may be felt. Roma must win to keep adding confidence and self-esteem, and I hope they manage it without struggling too much."

Roma are continuing to tie down their own players, with Mario Hermoso and goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini close to contract renewals after Lulli's signing was made official the day before. The club's priority, in line with Gian Piero Gasperini's project, is to keep a core group together and then strengthen it. Hermoso is set to stay for another season, thanks to a unilateral option for an annual renewal that was triggered last summer. Roma are working with his agents on a one-year extension, taking the deal through to 2028, probably with a slight reduction in his salary. Gollini is also about to extend his contract, through to June 2028, in a renewal that is somewhat surprising given how his relationship with Gasperini began. The renewals follow a series of deals handled by D'Amico, including those of Cristante and Mancini, which were slightly lower than the figures the two Italy internationals previously earned. Pellegrini and Dybala have also accepted significant pay cuts, despite what has been an uneven run of form on the pitch for both. The news was reported by Il Tempo.

Roma and Juventus have reportedly identified Genoa midfielder Samuel Wiafe, a 2008-born player, as a prospect to strengthen their midfield. Scouts from several of Serie A's biggest clubs were in the stands on Sunday to watch him closely, and both clubs are said to be evaluating him with a long-term view. Genoa bought the player in the summer from Modena for 2.5 million plus bonuses. In Roma's own news, Rodrigo Mora could get a first-team start against Cagliari. With Lorenzo Pellegrini out and Paulo Dybala at best likely to be on the bench, the Portuguese hopes to find room in his natural role. According to Il Messaggero, Gasperini sees Mora not as an alternative to Matías Soulé but mainly as the deputy for Dybala: a pure number ten, to be involved more between the lines and in the final pass. Roma's match against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico is expected to draw around 60,000 spectators. It is the last home game before a double away trip: the Giallorossi travel to Udine on Saturday, then remain in Friuli to train on Sunday before leaving from Trieste for England, where they face Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Roma are continuing to tie down their own players, with Mario Hermoso and goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini close to contract renewals after Lulli's signing was made official the day before. The club's priority, in line with Gian Piero Gasperini's project, is to keep a core group together and then strengthen it. Hermoso is set to stay for another season, thanks to a unilateral option for an annual renewal that was triggered last summer. Roma are working with his agents on a one-year extension, taking the deal through to 2028, probably with a slight reduction in his salary. Gollini is also about to extend his contract, through to June 2028, in a renewal that is somewhat surprising given how his relationship with Gasperini began. The renewals follow a series of deals handled by D'Amico, including those of Cristante and Mancini, which were slightly lower than the figures the two Italy internationals previously earned. Pellegrini and Dybala have also accepted significant pay cuts, despite what has been an uneven run of form on the pitch for both. The news was reported by Il Tempo.

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico tonight, with kick-off at 20:45, as Gian Piero Gasperini looks to return to winning ways after a draw at the Maradona. Cagliari, coached by Pisacane, started the season well but have lost two matches since the international break. Gasperini is expected to deploy Soulé and Mora behind Donyell Malen. Paulo Dybala is back from injury and is set to start on the bench. Lulli is expected on the right, while Molina and Wesley are in a contest for the left-hand berth. Hermoso and Marten de Roon are expected to be rested. The predicted line-ups printed by the Italian newspapers differ mainly on the left side of the defence and midfield. Most show a 3-4-2-1 formation with Gollini in goal, Ghilardi or Mancini alongside Ndicka and Balerdi, Lulli on the right, Cristante and Pisilli in the centre, and Soulé and Mora supporting Malen up front.

Roma are securing their future with a series of contract renewals, with Pierluigi Gollini and Mario Hermoso reportedly close to signing new deals. Emanuele Lulli's extension to 2031 has already been made official, and the club has also reached an agreement with goalkeeper Giorgio De Marzi. According to Il Tempo, the young goalkeeper, born in 2007, has already signed a new contract running to June 2031, although the club has yet to announce it officially. With the younger players sorted, attention has turned to four players whose contracts expire on 30 June 2027: Gollini, Hermoso, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala. Roma are assessing each case individually. Gollini's situation is viewed optimistically. An extension of one more season, to 2028, appeared close during the summer, and the club's stance has reportedly not changed. Hermoso has returned to excellent form under Gasperini. Roma exercised their option in the spring to extend his contract to 2027, and initial contacts have reportedly begun to discuss a new agreement. Gasperini regards the Spaniard as an important part of his defensive unit and has never hidden his esteem for him. The situations of Dybala and Pellegrini are considered far more delicate. Both signed one-year renewals during the summer, a decision taken by the club to gain more time to assess their performances, consistency and physical condition before committing further. No final decision has yet been made. According to Il Tempo, the futures of the two players will probably not be settled until 2027, when Roma will have a fuller picture of their contribution this season. The coming months are therefore important for the club's management. While the path to keeping Gollini and Hermoso appears fairly clear, the futures of Dybala and Pellegrini remain open. Both are players of significant technical and economic weight, and the club wants to take the time it needs before deciding whether they will continue together beyond the current season.

Roma are securing their future with a series of contract renewals, with Pierluigi Gollini and Mario Hermoso reportedly close to signing new deals. Emanuele Lulli's extension to 2031 has already been made official, and the club has also reached an agreement with goalkeeper Giorgio De Marzi. According to Il Tempo, the young goalkeeper, born in 2007, has already signed a new contract running to June 2031, although the club has yet to announce it officially. With the younger players sorted, attention has turned to four players whose contracts expire on 30 June 2027: Gollini, Hermoso, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala. Roma are assessing each case individually. Gollini's situation is viewed optimistically. An extension of one more season, to 2028, appeared close during the summer, and the club's stance has reportedly not changed. Hermoso has returned to excellent form under Gasperini. Roma exercised their option in the spring to extend his contract to 2027, and initial contacts have reportedly begun to discuss a new agreement. Gasperini regards the Spaniard as an important part of his defensive unit and has never hidden his esteem for him. The situations of Dybala and Pellegrini are considered far more delicate. Both signed one-year renewals during the summer, a decision taken by the club to gain more time to assess their performances, consistency and physical condition before committing further. No final decision has yet been made. According to Il Tempo, the futures of the two players will probably not be settled until 2027, when Roma will have a fuller picture of their contribution this season. The coming months are therefore important for the club's management. While the path to keeping Gollini and Hermoso appears fairly clear, the futures of Dybala and Pellegrini remain open. Both are players of significant technical and economic weight, and the club wants to take the time it needs before deciding whether they will continue together beyond the current season.

Roma have confirmed new contracts for Emanuele Lulli and Giorgio De Marzi, both of whom have signed with the Giallorossi until 2031. Both were due to expire at the end of the season and have been retained. Four more players have contracts running out in June: Gollini, Hermoso, Pellegrini and Dybala, according to Lorenzo Pes writing in Il Tempo. A deal for goalkeeper Gollini was already close in the summer for another season, and talks are moving in that direction. Positive signs also surround Hermoso, the defender for whom an option for one additional year was activated in the spring. Initial contacts have taken place, and Gasperini has never hidden his high regard for the Spaniard, who has returned to excellent form under the Piedmontese coach. The situation is different for Dybala and Pellegrini. The club has opted for a one-year renewal for both players, allowing Roma to assess their form on the pitch before confirming them. The feeling is that a decision may only come deep into 2027, when the picture regarding both players' appearances will be clearer.

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.

Roma are continuing to tie down their own players, with Mario Hermoso and goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini close to contract renewals after Lulli's signing was made official the day before. The club's priority, in line with Gian Piero Gasperini's project, is to keep a core group together and then strengthen it. Hermoso is set to stay for another season, thanks to a unilateral option for an annual renewal that was triggered last summer. Roma are working with his agents on a one-year extension, taking the deal through to 2028, probably with a slight reduction in his salary. Gollini is also about to extend his contract, through to June 2028, in a renewal that is somewhat surprising given how his relationship with Gasperini began. The renewals follow a series of deals handled by D'Amico, including those of Cristante and Mancini, which were slightly lower than the figures the two Italy internationals previously earned. Pellegrini and Dybala have also accepted significant pay cuts, despite what has been an uneven run of form on the pitch for both. The news was reported by Il Tempo.

Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico tonight, with kick-off at 20:45, as Gian Piero Gasperini looks to return to winning ways after a draw at the Maradona. Cagliari, coached by Pisacane, started the season well but have lost two matches since the international break. Gasperini is expected to deploy Soulé and Mora behind Donyell Malen. Paulo Dybala is back from injury and is set to start on the bench. Lulli is expected on the right, while Molina and Wesley are in a contest for the left-hand berth. Hermoso and Marten de Roon are expected to be rested. The predicted line-ups printed by the Italian newspapers differ mainly on the left side of the defence and midfield. Most show a 3-4-2-1 formation with Gollini in goal, Ghilardi or Mancini alongside Ndicka and Balerdi, Lulli on the right, Cristante and Pisilli in the centre, and Soulé and Mora supporting Malen up front.

Roma are securing their future with a series of contract renewals, with Pierluigi Gollini and Mario Hermoso reportedly close to signing new deals. Emanuele Lulli's extension to 2031 has already been made official, and the club has also reached an agreement with goalkeeper Giorgio De Marzi. According to Il Tempo, the young goalkeeper, born in 2007, has already signed a new contract running to June 2031, although the club has yet to announce it officially. With the younger players sorted, attention has turned to four players whose contracts expire on 30 June 2027: Gollini, Hermoso, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala. Roma are assessing each case individually. Gollini's situation is viewed optimistically. An extension of one more season, to 2028, appeared close during the summer, and the club's stance has reportedly not changed. Hermoso has returned to excellent form under Gasperini. Roma exercised their option in the spring to extend his contract to 2027, and initial contacts have reportedly begun to discuss a new agreement. Gasperini regards the Spaniard as an important part of his defensive unit and has never hidden his esteem for him. The situations of Dybala and Pellegrini are considered far more delicate. Both signed one-year renewals during the summer, a decision taken by the club to gain more time to assess their performances, consistency and physical condition before committing further. No final decision has yet been made. According to Il Tempo, the futures of the two players will probably not be settled until 2027, when Roma will have a fuller picture of their contribution this season. The coming months are therefore important for the club's management. While the path to keeping Gollini and Hermoso appears fairly clear, the futures of Dybala and Pellegrini remain open. Both are players of significant technical and economic weight, and the club wants to take the time it needs before deciding whether they will continue together beyond the current season.