Roma vs Fiorentina: Away fans banned from Olimpico

Fiorentina supporters will not be permitted to attend AS Roma's home fixture on Monday, 24 August, the opening match of the Serie A season at Stadio Olimpico. The Osservatorio Nazionale sulle Manifestazioni Sportive (National Observatory for Sports Events) has prohibited away travel for fans resident in Florence and the surrounding province following a review of security concerns. The decision stems primarily from clashes between Fiorentina and Roma supporters on a motorway in January, an incident that led to away travel bans lasting until the end of the previous season. The latest ruling reflects ongoing tensions between the two sets of supporters and the authority's assessment of the risks associated with the fixture. The match on 24 August will proceed without Fiorentina's travelling contingent as a result of the ban.

Roma's pursuit of Porto forward Rodrigo Mora has stalled after the Portuguese club requested enhanced payment guarantees on the full transfer fee. The deal, which appeared close to completion 24 hours earlier, remains unsigned pending Porto's revised conditions. Gasperini will begin the 2026–27 season against Fiorentina in 11 days at the Olimpico, building from the squad that finished third last season. Zeki Çelik departed to Juventus rather than renew his contract, but the core of that team remains intact. Director of sport D'Amico has added three players so far this summer: Nahuel Molina, who is set to start from day one, plus Castro and Koulierakis as squad depth. With Summerville and Nusa having fallen through as targets, Mora emerged as the primary objective to complete the forward line. The delay now threatens to extend Roma's transfer window into a crucial period before the opening fixture.

Roma are preparing to submit a fresh offer for Torino winger Alessio Cacciamani in the coming days, according to reports from transfer specialists Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto. The 19-year-old from Jesi, born in 2007, has attracted the Giallorossi's attention on the left flank. Torino president Cairo may soften his stance if Roma table a higher bid, though the Granata's asking price of €20 million remains on the table. Cacciamani's profile appeals to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini for tactical reasons: the winger has experience playing in a more advanced left-wing role during youth football, giving Roma flexibility should they secure another left-side defender. His ability to operate in multiple positions could prove valuable in attack as well. The move fits into Roma's broader summer recruitment strategy, which also involves activity on the flanks and comes amid pursuit of other targets including Luis Henrique and Rodrigo Mora, with the latter nearing completion.