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Gian Piero Gasperini has taken direct control of Roma's transfer strategy and market operations, signalling the club is targeting a title challenge rather than mere consolidation. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the head coach made clear his expectations: addressing Çelik's status with a pointed "thank you for your contribution, but we can find better", urging a renewal for Pellegrini, and criticising Soulé's condition after a month and a half away from competitive football, with the winger set to depart. Gasperini's dialogue with the club operates without intermediaries this time, a marked shift from last season's mediation structure. His partnership with director of sport D'Amico is described as total and unified. Roma's transfer activity—including the ongoing Nusa-Summerville pursuit—reflects the head coach's stated aim to transform the club's competitive scope. Speaking to the board, Gasperini employed both encouragement and pressure: "We are slow, we could move faster, but once the engine is in motion, it runs well." The implication is clear: if Roma's pending market moves materialise, the club must recalibrate its ambitions upwards.

Roma legend Aldair has celebrated Gianluca Mancini's contract renewal with a lengthy Instagram post. The former defender, a club icon, posted a message of support for the centre-back, writing: "Congratulations, Gianluca! Wearing this shirt is an honour. Choosing to continue defending it is a demonstration of love and responsibility. We need men who know the weight and pride of this shirt. I wish you to live many more emotions with these colours. Good luck for the future. Always Forza Roma!". Mancini, who wears number 23, responded directly in the comments section: "Thanks legend. Viva il lupo!". The renewal underscores Roma's commitment to retaining a key defensive figure, and the public endorsement from one of the club's greatest ever players carries symbolic weight. Aldair's involvement highlights the continued bond between Roma's storied past and its present generation.

Gianluca Mancini has reaffirmed his commitment to AS Roma following a contract renewal, posting a message to the club's supporters on Instagram. The defender emphasised his deep bond with the Giallorossi, describing the club as representing far more than football in his heart and veins. Mancini paid tribute to Roma's unique fanbase, the city, and the staff at Trigoria, whom he considers family. He stressed the intensity and strength of his connection to the club, saying the journey so far has been beautiful but there remain many more pages to write together. The 27-year-old vowed to continue representing the colours with pride and commitment in every match, whether in Italy, Europe, or worldwide. In his statement, Mancini said: "Questi colori vanno oltre. Più grandi di tutto, nel mio cuore e nelle mie vene dal primo giorno qui alla Roma. Insieme, ancora insieme: è una sensazione bellissima, ogni volta come fosse la prima. Una tifoseria unica al mondo, una città straordinaria, un club fantastico, i compagni, una squadra e uno staff che sono ormai famiglia, ogni singola persona che lavora a Trigoria ed è grande parte di tutto questo. La Roma per me significa questo e molto di più. Un legame intenso, forte, sopra ogni cosa. Finora è stato un viaggio bellissimo… ma abbiamo tante altre pagine da scrivere insieme. Non vedo l'ora di farlo, rappresentando questi colori che amo con orgoglio e fino all'ultimo istante di ogni partita."