Torino–Roma moved to 14 September to ease Roma's Champions League schedule

Roma's fixture schedule has taken shape following UEFA's announcement of the eight Champions League dates, with October emerging as an exceptionally demanding month that will test Gian Piero Gasperini's squad across two competitions. The congestion begins immediately. After a Serie A match against Atalanta at the Olimpico on Saturday 5 September, Roma make their Champions League debut on Thursday 10 September at Istanbul against Fenerbahce, followed by a trip to Torino on 13 September at 12.30. The real intensity arrives after the international break: nine matches in less than a month. Roma visit Como, then host Real Madrid on 14 October—a reunion with José Mourinho at the Olimpico. Three days later comes another notable occasion: Genoa, managed by Daniele De Rossi, also visit Rome on the weekend of 16–17 October. Roma then face Slovan Bratislava at home on 20 October for a third consecutive Olimpico fixture, immediately followed by a major encounter at the San Paolo against Napoli. Gasperini's side host Cagliari in the first midweek league fixture on 27 October, then travel to face Udinese on 30–31 October. The stretch concludes with Manchester United away on 3 November and Roma-Sassuolo at home, after which players can finally recover during the second international break. Roma's squad includes double-digit numbers of international players, complicating rotation. November fixtures include Parma away on 21 November, then a heavyweight clash at PSG on 25 November, with Monza at home closing that week. December will be equally demanding, featuring Bologna away, Sporting at home, and the first derby against Lazio. Champions League resumes in January with the final two league-phase matches: Atalanta away on 16 January and AEK Athens away on 19 January, sandwiched around a home game against Udinese. The eighth and final league-phase match against Lille comes on 27 January at home, followed by an away trip to Monza. The date for Roma's Coppa Italia round of 16 tie against either Cagliari or Verona remains to be determined from among 2 December, 16 December, and 13 January.

Roma and Marseille have reached agreement on Leonardo Balerdi, with the Argentine defender landing in the Italian capital on 29 August. The deal was concluded within hours, with Balerdi touching down at 17:30 local time to a welcome from supporters eager for early selfies. He will undergo medical tests and sign his contract. The transfer is structured as a loan worth €1 million with a right of riscatto that becomes an obligation of approximately €15 million subject to conditions tied to appearances and European qualification. Balerdi replaces Jan Ziółkowski, who is departing to Monza. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini had requested an experienced defender rather than a young prospect to develop. The signing completes Roma's defensive options alongside Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka, Mario Hermoso, Daniele Ghilardi and Konstantinos Koulierakis. Roma aim to have him available for Monday's match against Lecce.

Roma's Serie A fixture at Torino has been moved to accommodate a Champions League commitment. The Giallorossi will play Fenerbahçe in Istanbul on Thursday 10 September at 18:45, pushing back their league match originally scheduled for Sunday 13 September at 12:30. The Torino fixture will now take place on Monday 14 September at 18:30. Roma's fixture against Atalanta at the Olimpico remains unchanged: Saturday 5 September at 20:45. The reshuffle provides Roma with additional recovery time after their midweek European fixture in Turkey. The squad will return from Istanbul on Friday 11 September, giving them 24 extra hours to prepare for the Atalanta match compared to the original Torino schedule. This extra day of rest comes as Gian Piero Gasperini's side navigates the opening weeks of their Champions League campaign in the 2026-27 season.