Serie A 2026–27 kicks off: Como draw, Inter rout Monza as Roma prepare for opener

Roma and Fiorentina meet in one of the season's most compelling opening fixtures, with both clubs arriving with contrasting recent trajectories but shared ambitions for growth. The Giallorossi finished last season strongly, while Fiorentina struggled for consistency, yet both squads have been reinforced in the transfer window. Gasperini requested additions and several have arrived; Fiorentina's boss Grosso has a squad of quality following an excellent market campaign. The match promises entertainment built around established talent—Malen and Kean chief among them—alongside new faces. Both teams are ready to make a statement in what shapes as an intriguing early-season clash.

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed in a press conference that the club still has two vacant squad slots to fill with ten days remaining in the transfer window. "Whoever arrives is strongly desired and wants strongly to come and play for Roma," Gasperini said. He acknowledged the shift in transfer strategy imposed by Financial Fair Play constraints. "We started with very high-profile names, that is no secret. But we had to confront the need to keep the wage bill under certain limits. So you cannot go and pick established players." Roma face Fiorentina in their Serie A campaign opener in less than 48 hours. On Paulo Dybala's fitness, Gasperini expressed optimism: "He will have a great season. The hope is that no anomalies happen like last year." The club continues to pursue reinforcements before the August deadline, with the recruitment focus now shifted toward more cost-effective targets that fit within stricter financial parameters.

Roma have matched Inter's achievement in reaching the maximum 40,000 season tickets allowed for the 2026-27 Serie A campaign, demonstrating the unconditional support of the Giallorossi fanbase ahead of Gasperini's first full season in charge. The club's supporters are ready to drive the team forward as a twelfth man in the stadium. According to data released by Calcio e Finanza, Roma and Inter are the only clubs to have hit the 40,000 subscription cap. Milan complete the top three with 35,000 tickets sold, followed by Genoa and Napoli at 25,000 each. SS Lazio sit alone at the bottom with just 4,500 season tickets sold—a figure stemming from fierce fan protests against the club's management. Figures for Como, Torino, and Udinese were not released.