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Luciano Spalletti has reflected on his time managing Roma in an interview with Tuttosport, drawing comparisons between the three cities where he has worked. "Turin is perfect — they let you live in peace," Spalletti said. "At Naples the fans' love takes your breath away, and for some it can become suffocating, but I breathed it all in completely. The same at Roma. I understand that way of living football, because I've been through it myself." Spalletti praised Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi in separate remarks. When asked which emerging managers he admires, Spalletti named De Rossi and mentioned observing Francesco Farioli at Porto. On Totti, Spalletti addressed recent comments about settling differences: "No, don't make me cause trouble. In November we're shooting the second part of the advert you've already seen on television — we climbed trees, put rafts in the lake, created tunnels. But let this be clear: in these years I've argued more with those around him than with him. We both made mistakes, but he's good. Also at being light, at coming to take the piss out of you constantly." Describing Totti as a player, Spalletti said: "He was able to construct technical malice. He had the strength to transform plays into schemes, and usually the opposite happens. I gave him the machine of the future: I suffered for years his charisma, his power, and when I arrived at Roma and found myself coaching him I couldn't believe my eyes. I loved and suffered him as a totem of football beauty."

AS Roma are planning to establish an Under 23 side to compete in Serie C, following the model adopted by Juventus, Atalanta, Milan and Inter. Chief executive John Galantic announced the project at the Festival dello Sport, emphasising the need to build a bridge between the youth academy and the first team and reduce the discontinuity that often hinders the transition from Primavera to professional football. Galantic said: "We don't live by sales alone, we need more Lullis and more Pisillis, we must focus on youth development," and indicated potential strategic partnerships with Cannes, another club owned by the Friedkin family. The initiative aims to develop homegrown talent and prevent young prospects from leaving the club. The project hinges on two critical elements the club will address in coming months. The first concerns the stadium that will host the second team's home matches. The Tre Fontane currently lacks the structural requirements for Serie C football, and Roma are evaluating whether renovation is feasible. The alternative under consideration is the Stella Polare stadium in Ostia, home to Ostiamare, managed by Daniele De Rossi. The second element is financial sustainability: the initial investment is estimated at €20 million, with approximately €3 million annually required for operational costs including wages, travel, logistics and registration fees. The UEFA classifies spending on second teams and youth sectors as "virtuous" investments, providing direct benefits to the club's balance sheet under Financial Fair Play regulations. The Under 23 project reflects Roma's established commitment to youth development, evident in recent transfer activity. The club has recruited Rodrigo Mora (19), Konstantinos Koulierakis (22), a player named Vaz (19) and Santiago Castro (21). This direction will continue in the winter window, with the club monitoring prospects including Endrick, Kvernadze, Van Bommel and Bakola. Recent encouragement has come from Matías Soulé and Castro earning senior debuts for Argentina.

Luciano Spalletti has reflected on his time at Roma, his relationship with Francesco Totti, and his assessment of Daniele De Rossi in a lengthy interview with Tuttosport. The conversation ranged across the emotional demands of managing in Italy's most passionate cities and the complex dynamics that shaped his tenure at the Giallorossi. Spalletti contrasted the experience of working in different Italian footballing environments, saying: "Fatico ad andare nei salotti e conoscere gente. Torino, for example, is perfect: they leave you in peace. At Naples the love of the fans takes your breath away, for some it can even become suffocating, but I breathed it all in deeply. The same as Rome. I also understand that way of living football, because I went through it myself." He spoke warmly of De Rossi as a young coach to monitor, noting: "I like Daniele De Rossi. And I also watch Francesco Farioli at Porto." The most revealing section addressed Totti directly. Following recent comments from the former number 10 that the two would need to "tell each other the whole truth" to make real peace, Spalletti responded with both deflection and substantive reflection. "But no, don't make me cause trouble," he said. "In November we're going to shoot the second part of the advert you've already seen on TV: we climbed trees, we put rafts in the lake, we created tunnels. But let this be clear: in these years I've argued more with the people around him than with him. We both made mistakes, but he's skilled. Even at being light, at coming to wind you up all the time." When the conversation shifted to Totti's ability as a player, Spalletti's language became even more emphatic. He described Totti's technical brilliance with a striking image: "He was capable of constructing technical malice. He had the strength to transform plays into schemes, and usually the opposite happens. I gave him the machine of the future: I suffered for years from his charisma, his power, and when I arrived at Roma and found myself coaching him I couldn't believe my eyes. I loved him and suffered under him as a totem of footballing beauty."

Roma's chief executive John Galantic has pledged to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini that the club will sign an attacking winger in the January transfer window to complete the squad. The position has been unfilled for fifteen months despite an extensive summer search for high-level profiles. With the forward line already competitive, the aim is to add an unpredictable offensive element that has been a long-standing priority. Roma have moved decisively into the race for Endrick, Real Madrid's 2006-born Brazilian talent. The winger has accumulated only 44 minutes across the start of this season under Carlo Ancelotti and faces a shortage of opportunities, prompting Madrid to evaluate a temporary departure that would allow him regular playing time. Roma are preparing a loan offer to persuade the Spanish club to release the youngster to the capital. If the Madrid path becomes complicated due to transfer formulas, Roma maintains several alternatives. Giorgi Kvernadze, the Georgian winger, has impressed in an early Serie B run with Frosinone, delivering three goals and one assist in his first five appearances. Frosinone president Stirpe values Kvernadze between €10 and €12 million. Roma continues to monitor other profiles targeted in the late stages of the summer window—Luiz Henrique, Jamie Gittens and Jamie Leweling—names for which the club had set aside a budget of approximately €35 million. These players could return to relevance if loan-with-option-to-buy arrangements became available under the right conditions.

Roma's Under-23 side is no longer a concept. Following John Galantic's announcement at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, the Friedkin Group is developing the intermediate step between the Primavera and first team that currently does not exist, matching the structure already in place at Juventus, Atalanta, Milan and Inter. Galantic said: "We need more Lulli and more Pisilli, we must invest in the youth academy. And then we need a growth stage between Primavera and first team. So we need an Under-23 side." The project aims to prevent the academy's best products from being sold or loaned out during the most sensitive phase of their development, while also incorporating possible synergies with Cannes. Two major obstacles remain. The first is the stadium: Tre Fontane does not currently meet all necessary requirements, and Roma is evaluating a renovation. The alternative is Stadio Stella Polare, the ground used by Ostiamare. The second concerns the cost of the operation. The total investment needed is estimated at around 20 million euros, with annual running costs between 2.5 and 3.5 million euros for salaries, staff, travel and logistics. Serie C admission requires a non-repayable contribution of 720,000 euros, provided a place becomes available in the league. While significant, this investment aligns with the club's sustainability strategy and is viewed favourably under UEFA financial rules. The Under-23 would allow Roma to manage directly the development of young players, filling the gap that often emerges when a player outgrows the Primavera but is not yet ready for regular Serie A football. The club's philosophy reflects this commitment: forming more players at Trigoria, guiding them toward professional football, and making the academy a structural component of the sporting and economic project. This approach is evident in recent recruitment, with signings including Rodrigo Mora, Koulierakis, Vaz and Santiago Castro, all with significant development potential.

Roma are planning to establish an under-23 team in Serie C to bridge the gap between their youth academy and first team. Chief Executive Galantic announced the initiative at the Festival dello Sport, stating: "We will create an under-23 team to launch new young players. It is not enough to live only on player sales. We need more Lulli and more Pisilli — we have to focus on the youth academy." The club has studied the model already implemented by Juventus, Milan, Inter and Atalanta. The Friedkin Group has been considering this transition from Primavera to under-23 football for around two years, partly to avoid situations like the Romano case. Two key elements remain to be resolved in the coming months. First, a suitable stadium: Tre Fontane currently does not meet all requirements and is being evaluated for restructuring, with Stella Polare — where Ostiamare play — as an alternative. Second, the financial investment, estimated at around €20 million, plus average annual spending of €3 million for salaries, logistics and travel, plus registration fees. Galantic also noted possible synergies with Cannes, also owned by the Friedkin Group. The total outlay is considered "virtuous" by UEFA and would support the club's financial fair play position. Roma's recent transfer activity has focused on young talent. From January onwards, the club signed Rodrigo Mora (19), Konstantinos Koulierakis (22), Vaz (19) and Santiago Castro (21). Future winter market targets include profiles such as Van Bommel, Endrick, Kvernadze and Bakola. Meanwhile, Matías Soulé and Castro have earned their first Argentina national team caps.

Gennaro Gattuso, manager of Lazio, delivered an effusive tribute to Gian Piero Gasperini at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, describing the Roma coach as belonging to the same category of tactical innovators as Arrigo Sacchi. Gattuso recalled how Gasperini supported him during difficult moments in his career, including when Gattuso was at Milan and Gasperini at Atalanta. "He is a great coach and has always been present in my difficult moments. When I was at Milan and he was at Atalanta he called me and told me to hold on, that he liked how my Milan played. We are somewhat alike, we both have strong characters, he has always made me feel his closeness. Nobody talks about it but he is part of the same category as Sacchi for the change he has brought. I and many colleagues try to repeat the things he does, but we struggle. A dinner with him would be an honour," Gattuso said. The moment took a lighter turn when Gasperini appeared in a video message on stage at Trento, inviting Gattuso to dinner with a playful caveat acknowledging the city rivalry between the clubs. "I would be happy to invite you to dinner one evening, obviously not the week of the derby eh! I hope to see you soon, goodbye," Gasperini said. Gattuso responded immediately: "Going to dinner with him would be an honour." Gattuso also addressed the upcoming derby, explaining that he discourages his players and staff from discussing it prematurely. "When I hear my boys talking about it, or people who work in the game, I stop them immediately. There are still important matches; we will talk about it that week," he said.

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini sent a video message to Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso during the Festival dello Sport in Trento, extending a dinner invitation with a light-hearted caveat. In the message, Gasperini said: "I would be pleased to invite you to dinner one evening, obviously not the week of the derby, eh! I hope to see you soon, bye." The exchange came as Gattuso was being interviewed by the Gazzetta dello Sport. Gattuso responded warmly to the gesture, thanking the Roma coach and recalling their time together at Milan. He said: "Going to dinner with him would be an honour..." The exchange highlights the mutual respect between the two managers despite their clubs' fierce rivalry in the Derby della Capitale.

Adidas has unveiled further previews of a new EQT collection for AS Roma inspired by 1990s design and style, following earlier reveals of the club's centenary match kits. Specialist portal Footy Headlines has published the first images of several pieces from the range, including a jacket, hoodie, white t-shirt and trousers set to release officially over the coming months. Similar vintage-inspired collections have already launched for other Adidas clubs including Juventus, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

Edoardo Bove spoke publicly for the first time since his medical emergency, addressing his past at Roma and his path forward during an appearance at the Festival dello Sport in Trento on 4 October. The former Roma midfielder opened up about the psychological toll of losing his career to sudden illness and his slow return to football, saying: "I have always cultivated the dream of returning to play. Football is a huge passion of mine. I wanted and want to live off this. What does it feel like to be a footballer without football? The sensation is similar to that of a great loss. For external reasons you are forced to face life differently. In this, how we react is important. We can do whatever we want. Football was everything to me in that moment. Now I have arrived at the idea that football is my greatest passion but there is also so much else." Bove's struggles followed his medical emergency during a Fiorentina-Inter match. He recalled: "The truth is I remember nothing from that moment. I woke up in hospital without remembering what happened. I found myself facing a difficulty from nowhere. I was forced to stay away from the pitch and my daily life for a while." He described how watching matches and children play initially caused him distress, leading him to turn to tennis briefly before rediscovering his commitment to football. A forthcoming documentary about his journey, he explained, became therapeutic: "It is an intimate account of my inner journey. If I gave permission for cameras to enter my private life it is to show the difficulties a young man can live through. I don't want to be a model, but it is a way to inspire people who live with difficulties and to give them the strength to look inside themselves and seek help." Bove also reflected on his Roma career and friendships forged at the club. He discussed Jannik Sinner (Cobolli), whom he met competing in tennis tournaments before both pursued football at Roma: "He didn't know how important he was to me. Watching him achieve his dreams, working—it gave me the strength to say 'I can do it too'. He left football for tennis. If you think about it, it is a rather mad choice because in tennis you have less chance of making it." Regarding Roma's finals, Bove said: "The one we won was a great emotion for the city. The one we lost was one of the darkest days of my life. I treasure the lost one more because in the Europa League I was more of a protagonist than in the Conference. The majority of changes happen in the most difficult moments. That defeat was a blow but it allowed me to grow." His Roma idols, he added, were Daniele De Rossi, Radja Nainggolan, and Andrea Pirlo. Bove credited José Mourinho with launching his career at Roma, recalling the moment Mourinho called him into his office to tell him he would be part of the first team. He described his Roma debut in their stadium as "a great emotion" despite it being empty due to the pandemic. He also named the Europa League semi-final against Bayer Leverkusen as unforgettable and mentioned a derby loss as a match he would wish to replay.

Giuseppe Giannini, a Roma legend and former captain, has reflected on his enduring bond with the club and the city, speaking to Sportweek about his most vivid career memories and his status among the fanbase. The midfielder, still known as the 'Prince' by supporters who recognise him in the street, discussed how his life has changed since his playing days. 'Now it's easier to take a walk with my wife,' he said. 'As a player it was impossible to go out with her or my daughters. I lived under lock and key.' Giannini emphasised the symbolic weight of representing Roma and the capital. 'Being a Roma supporter means representing the capital,' he reflected. 'Nobody can say they don't know the capital and, consequently, AS Roma.' The midfielder's most powerful memory centres on the Olimpico stadium itself, where he spent his entire playing career. 'Every time I stepped onto the pitch at the Olimpico wearing the shirt of my beloved team, it really felt like I was touching the sky with a finger,' he said. When fans approach him today, they often exclaim: 'But you are...', and he responds with a laugh: 'Yes, it's me', to which they reply: 'You're the Prince!' Giannini also named Mario Kempes as his childhood idol, citing both his style of play and his distinctive long hair, which Giannini famously wore in the same fashion during his time at Roma.

The Friedkin Group has committed €1 billion in investment to Roma's long-term project, centred on a new stadium at Pietralata with a €1.3 billion price tag designed to transform the club's finances and competitiveness. John Galantic, appointed to oversee the expansion, outlined a three-pillar strategy: renovating the youth academy under academy directors D'Amico and Margiotta, establishing an Under-23 team to bridge Primavera and the first squad, and leveraging Roma's partnership with Cannes to identify emerging talent. The club aims to place new academy graduates into the first team annually to create a sustainable model without reliance on pure transfer profits, with academy graduates Emanuele Lulli and Niccolò Pisilli cited as examples of the approach already bearing fruit. The new stadium forms the centrepiece of this expansion. Roma targets laying the foundation stone by March 2027 and projects that the first season of operation will generate a 245% increase in revenue compared to 2025, exclusive of new sponsorship deals. Galantic explained the strategic vision: "We have three projects: renovate the youth academy, thanks to people like D'Amico and Margiotta. Then the next growth phase between Primavera and the first team: we need the Under-23. And finally synergies with the Cannes squad, which is in the richest talent market. Every year we want to place new players developed in-house to grow and have a sustainable model." On the stadium itself, Galantic stated: "In four years the stadium will change everything—it increases revenue and lets us make a very important sporting and economic leap. It's a stadium designed for fans. The Olimpico is beautiful and full of memories but it's not made for football. We've studied various elements and they're enthralling. Imagine the South Curve more united—it will be something special. The Friedkin family has done all this quietly, with facts and investment. Sometimes silence is golden and it works. For Italy, a €1.3 billion investment is a signal to pursue similar projects."

John Galantic, AS Roma's chief executive, unveiled the Friedkin Group's long-term strategy for the club at the Trentino Sport Festival, centring on economic sustainability, youth development and a new stadium project worth approximately €1.3 billion. Galantic, who has held senior roles at Ferrari and Tod's before joining Roma, described his move to the club as a passion project rooted in the ownership's genuine ambition: "This is not a career choice, I've made my career. This is passion but that's not enough. There has to be the conviction that you can win something. I had that conviction from the ownership, the commitment and the resources to do something great." The stadium project at Pietralata represents the centrepiece of Roma's transformation. Galantic indicated the first stone will be laid in spring 2027, and stressed its critical importance: "In four years the stadium will change everything, it raises revenue and allows us to make a very important sporting and economic leap." He emphasised the design philosophy: "The Olimpico is beautiful and full of memories but it's not made for football. Imagine the Curva Sud more united, it will be massive." This marks the fourth attempt by Roma to build a new ground, but Galantic stressed it is "the first time we've reached this level of authorisation approval." Beyond infrastructure, Galantic outlined three precise pillars for sustainable growth: revitalising the youth academy, establishing an Under-23 team as a bridge between the Primavera and first team, and developing partnerships with Cannes. The goal is to progressively increase home-grown players: "You cannot live off transfer profits. Every year we want to put new players developed in-house to grow and have a sustainable model." On the Friedkin family's low-profile approach, Galantic noted: "They impressed me with their enthusiasm in this project. They are reserved and asked me to speak. For matches they are always inside and you don't make these investments if you don't believe in it. Sometimes silence is golden and it works."

Gian Piero Gasperini is already planning Roma's January window despite the club sitting top of the table with a functioning attack led by Dybala and Malen. Between appearances at the Trento Festival and work at Trigoria, Roma are targeting reinforcements in the attacking department, focusing on players currently struggling for minutes at their clubs. A conversation between CEO Galantic and Gasperini at the festival underscores Roma's philosophy of planning winter moves in advance. Roma's priority remains a quality wide forward, with evaluation also ongoing into a more complete profile like Oosterwolde. Four players already tracked in the summer transfer window remain in the club's sights: Gittens, Leweling, Luiz Henrique and Endrick. The common thread linking them is a shortage of regular playing time. Gittens, a Gasperini favourite, has yet to debut in the Premier League. Leweling plays only sporadic minutes at Stuttgart and was excluded from the initial squad list under new national team coach Klopp. Luiz Henrique remains blocked in Russia by bureaucratic issues that have also cost him national team call-ups. Endrick's situation is the most delicate. Mourinho secured him at Real Madrid over the summer, but the Brazilian has virtually disappeared: just four minutes across La Liga and the Champions League combined. That picture of underuse could shift as soon as November, when UEFA will make decisions on the Settlement Agreement, opening new scenarios potentially favourable to Roma heading into the winter market.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is pressing Roma to strengthen their attacking ranks in the January transfer window, a priority that remained unmet during the summer. At the Festival dello Sport in Trento, CEO John Galantic was asked about a possible January arrival and responded: "Nice question." Gasperini immediately added: "Very nice." While the comment was partly tongue-in-cheek, it underscores the coach's determination to add an attacking winger, a position he had already requested in the summer window. Roma's focus remains on securing an attacking wide player, though the club has also considered a full-back option in Jayden Oosterwolde. Four names dominate the shortlist: Jamie Gittens, Jamie Leweling, Luiz Henrique and Endrick. A common thread links most of them — they are struggling for minutes at their current clubs. Gittens, reportedly among Gasperini's preferred targets, has not yet made a Premier League appearance. Leweling has accumulated only 146 minutes across Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League competition for Stuttgart without starting a match, a lack of game time that also cost him a place in Jürgen Klopp's initial squad list as Germany's new national team coach. Luiz Henrique remains in Russia following bureaucratic obstacles that delayed Roma's pursuit last summer; the Brazilian has also lost ground in the national team setup, making a January reopening of talks less straightforward. Endrick represents a different scenario. The Brazilian was close to Roma in the summer before José Mourinho chose to retain him at Real Madrid. The Portuguese manager had praised him publicly, but has given him only four minutes across league and Champions League fixtures so far. Should his situation remain unchanged, a loan move could become realistic in January. Financial constraints will prove decisive. UEFA's ruling on Roma's Settlement Agreement breach is due in November, and that verdict may constrain the club's negotiating room. Gasperini's technical priority is unmistakable — an attacking wide player — but the scope for converting that request into a concrete deal remains to be determined by the financial outlook.

Roma remain fixed on an attacking winger for the January transfer window, with four candidates dominating discussion at Trigoria: Leweling, Gittens, Luiz Henrique and Endrick. Head coach Gasperini is methodical in his approach—this is his familiar pattern, reshaping the squad when the window reopens. The club also has a full-back slot in mind, though a potential return to Oosterwolde cannot be ruled out. The winger target, however, commands the focus of sporting director D'Amico and Roma's recruitment team. Each of the four front-runners faces obstacles at their current clubs. Gittens, reportedly Gasperini's preference, has yet to debut in the Premier League and suffered an injury while on U21 duty. Leweling has accumulated only 146 minutes of action and missed selection in the new national team coach Klopp's initial squad of 44 players during a difficult phase at his club. Luiz Henrique remained in Russia due to bureaucratic issues and lost his international call-up, making a January move appear unlikely. Endrick, protected and blocked by Mourinho in summer, has been sidelined at Real Madrid with just four minutes of playing time granted. Much hinges on November, when UEFA will rule on Roma's alleged breach of the Settlement Agreement. The expectation is that a loan deal with a purchase option—a formula rejected by the club in summer—may now gain traction and suit Gasperini's requirements.

Massimo Margiotta, Roma's new head of youth development, has outlined his vision for the academy, emphasising that talent must emerge across all roles, not just among players. His first major decision was to appoint Mattia Scala as Primavera coach, rewarding the former's thirteen seasons in Roma's youth structure. Margiotta told the club: "Mattia is someone we know well, with thirteen seasons in Roma's youth development, and has demonstrated quality, competence and capacity for growth. His appointment represents a broader principle: we want our youth sector to be a place where talent emerges in all roles, not just among footballers. Coaches and professionals must be able to grow through a meritocratic pathway, based on quality, passion, competence and a sense of belonging. The Primavera, which represents the highest level of our youth development, must also be the natural expression of this process." Meanwhile, Giuseppe Giannini, Roma's historic captain and club legend, granted an extensive interview to the Gazzetta dello Sport's SportWeek supplement. Asked what it means to be a Roma supporter and symbol of the club in a city like Rome, Giannini reflected: "It is difficult to explain in a few words. It becomes simple to understand when you see someone like me, who has been a point of reference for the fans, stopped in the street for a hug and a photo. Being a Roma supporter also means representing the Capital, and no one, even in the most remote place in the world, can say they don't know the Capital and, consequently, AS Roma." Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini appeared at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, organised by the Gazzetta dello Sport, where he fielded questions about the previous season. On which player had surprised him most, Gasperini said: "Surprised, certainly the number of goals from Malen was something no one could have imagined. For the rest there were many very positive surprises." When asked which player he would have liked to manage but never had the opportunity, he replied with a laugh: "Messi?"

AS Roma have been working on a move for Real Madrid forward Endrick over the last few months, with increasingly positive signals that a deal could materialise in January. Sporting director Tony D'Amico is driving the initiative, and crucially, Endrick has already given his approval to join the Giallorossi, viewing a Roma move as an opportunity to regain prominence after his time in Madrid. Endrick's father is also supportive of the transfer, particularly given that his Brazilian teammate Wesley is performing well at Roma. The player has confided to close friends that a switch to the Giallorossi is a genuine possibility. AC Milan have also attempted to recruit Endrick, but Roma are ahead in the race, having already held initial talks with the player and his representatives. A forthcoming fixture between Roma and Real Madrid could provide a suitable moment for both parties to advance discussions further on the deal.

Massimo Margiotta, appointed head of Roma's youth academy on 9 July 2026, has outlined his vision for the club's historically prominent youth development programme in his first months in the role. The 49-year-old, who previously worked in youth football at Vicenza and Verona, described taking charge as joining a top club with a youth structure that has always been a flagship operation. He credited his previous working relationship with Roma's sporting director Tony D'Amico at Verona as instrumental in the move to the capital. Margiotta acknowledged the weight of inheriting the legacy of figures including Bruno Conti and Alberto De Rossi in youth development. "It's a big responsibility," he said. "Bruno will always be one of the most important figures in the history of this youth department — he did something revolutionary and unique. Beyond wishing him well, I've built a good relationship with him over sixteen years. And Mister De Rossi is a person of value whom I've come to know over time. Replacing two people of this stature is a big responsibility, but it motivates me to create something beautiful as was done in the past." Margiotta distinguished between youth academy leadership and first-team management: "The main difference lies in the relationship with time and results. In the first team, results must be immediate — you build your path through results. In youth football, the true winning path is measured over time. The boys have years to become great, and our job is to accompany them while respecting each phase of their growth: age, school, family, physical, mental and psychological development. Results matter, but must always fit into a broader project of training and growth. Essentially, you're raising children who aren't yours but whom you must bring into the world of adults." One of Margiotta's early decisions was appointing Mattia Scala as Primavera coach, citing his thirteen seasons in Roma's youth structure and demonstrated quality. "His choice also represents a broader principle," Margiotta explained. "We want our youth academy to be a place where talent emerges in all roles, not just among players. Coaches and professionals must be able to grow through a meritocratic path, founded on quality, passion, competence and a sense of belonging." Margiotta described his proximity to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini as a continuous learning opportunity. "It means having an enormous opportunity for growth every day. Gasperini built an important part of his development in youth football, and I believe that makes it even more valuable to observe his work up close. Seeing him train, understanding how he reads players, what he demands, how he develops talent and how he guides young players towards senior football represents a continuous lesson for me." Margiotta's playing career, which ended after a spell at Barletta, preceded his entry into youth development following a call from Paolo Cristallini at Vicenza, where he spent five years as youth academy head before joining Verona in 2017 under Maurizio Setti. He expressed pride in Roma's regional talent pipeline. "In our territory there are a series of realities that operate significantly and are known across Italy. Though I worked in the North for many years, I've established and cultivated various relationships with Roman clubs, seeking to bring players through. I know well the value of these amateur teams and how important they are to our work."

Massimo Margiotta, Roma's new head of youth development, has outlined his vision for the club's academy, emphasising that talent must be nurtured across all functions, not only among players themselves. Margiotta, who previously worked at Vicenza and Verona, arrives at Roma having developed a long-standing working relationship with sporting director Tony D'Amico, with whom he collaborated at Verona. He acknowledged the weight of following figures including Bruno Conti and Alberto De Rossi, saying: "Sicuramente è una grossa responsabilità. Per me Bruno rimarrà una delle figure più importanti nella storia del settore giovanile: ha fatto qualcosa di rivoluzionario e unico." He added that De Rossi is "una persona di valore" whom he has come to know over time, and that replacing them represents "una grossa responsabilità, però mi stimola a creare qualcosa di bello come è stato fatto in passato". Margiotta began his career in youth football at Vicenza after retiring as a player, following a call from Paolo Cristallini. He moved to Verona in 2017 when approached by Setti. He explained that youth development differs fundamentally from first-team management: "La differenza principale sta nel rapporto con il tempo e con il risultato. In prima squadra il risultato deve essere necessariamente immediato... Nel settore giovanile, invece, il vero percorso vincente si misura nel tempo." Young players need years to develop, he stressed, and the academy's role is to accompany them while respecting each phase of their growth—age, schooling, family, and physical, mental and psychological development. Margiotta's inaugural decision was to appoint Mattia Scala as Primavera coach; Scala has thirteen seasons in Roma's youth academy and has delivered good results at the start of this season. Margiotta framed this choice within a broader principle: "vogliamo che il nostro settore giovanile sia un luogo in cui far emergere talento in tutti i ruoli, non solo tra i calciatori. Allenatori e professionisti devono poter crescere attraverso un percorso meritocratico, fondato su qualità, passione, competenza e senso di appartenenza." The Primavera, representing the highest level of the academy, should embody this meritocratic pathway. On working beneath head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, Margiotta said: "Significa avere ogni giorno un'opportunità di crescita enorme... Vederlo allenare, capire come legge i giocatori, come pretende, come sviluppa talento e come accompagna i giovani verso il calcio dei grandi, rappresenta per me un insegnamento continuo." Margiotta also highlighted the importance of the Roman and regional area as a recruitment base, noting that he has cultivated relationships with local non-professional clubs over his years working in the north and understands their value to the academy's work.

Massimo Margiotta, Roma's new youth academy director, has offered an early assessment of his role, which began this season. In an interview with the club's official channels, Margiotta outlined his vision for the academy: "We want our youth sector to be a place where talent emerges in every role, not just among players. Coaches and professionals must be able to grow through a meritocratic pathway, founded on quality, passion, competence and a sense of belonging." Margiotta also highlighted the influence of head coach Gasperini on the club's development structure. He said: "Working with Gasperini means having an enormous opportunity to grow every day. Watching him train, understanding how he reads players, what he demands, how he develops talent and how he guides young players towards elite football represents continuous learning for me."

AS Roma are preparing a contract renewal for defender Emanuele Lulli that will extend his deal until 2031, with negotiations expected to begin next week. The 2007-born left-back, promoted from the Primavera to the first team, has impressed head coach Gian Piero Gasperini during the summer and the early stages of the season. His current contract expires in June 2027, prompting the club to move swiftly on fresh terms. Lulli will return from international duty with Italy's Under 21 squad, who play a decisive European qualifying match against Poland on Monday in Pescara, before talks commence. The club hold confidence in reaching an agreement quickly, backed by Gasperini's endorsement. According to TMW, the new contract will see his salary rise significantly to nearly one million euros per year.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and Roma CEO Galantic assembled their ideal Roma eleven at the Festival dello Sport in Trento on the evening of 2 October, selecting a 4-3-1-2 formation populated by club legends from different eras. The exercise produced deliberation and tough omissions, but resulted in a final team built on symbols of Roma's history. Franco Tancredi was chosen as goalkeeper, with Cafu, Aldair, Walter Samuel and Sebino Nela forming the defence. Midfield featured Paulo Roberto Falcao in the holding role, flanked by Daniele De Rossi and Agostino Di Bartolomei. Gabriel Omar Batistuta and Bruno Conti filled the forward positions, while Francesco Totti occupied the playmaker spot behind them. Gasperini closed the exercise with a remark that drew smiles from the Trento audience: "If you give them to me, I'll get them on the pitch, eh". The full lineup read: Tancredi; Cafu, Aldair, Samuel, Nela; De Rossi, Falcao, Di Bartolomei; Totti; Batistuta, Conti.

Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri appeared on Radio Radio in recent days to discuss the new Roma stadium planned for Pietralata, taking part in a social media game ranking legendary players from the club's history. Gualtieri built his pyramid of greats starting with Falcao, placed in the second tier despite acknowledging how difficult it was to rank him below the top. Roberto Pruzzo followed, with Gualtieri initially wanting to put all legends in top position before reorganising: Falcao and Bruno Conti placed slightly above Pruzzo, with Daniele De Rossi at the same level. Paulo Dybala earned a place in the third tier but, Gualtieri suggested, could rise higher still. Francesco Totti claimed the top spot uncontestably. "The captain goes first—that's beyond discussion. He wins it; he's unique," Gualtieri said. On naming the new stadium after Totti, Gualtieri was clear: "The club will decide that. At the moment it appears to be written 'Roma 1927'," he added with a laugh.

Roberto Pruzzo, Roma's most prolific striker before Francesco Totti with 106 goals, has spoken about his ten-year spell at the club, describing it as a family that won a league title, four Coppa Italia trophies and saw him finish as top scorer three times. Yet a single night remains unhealed: the European Cup final lost on penalties to Liverpool in front of an astonished Olimpico. Pruzzo told Il Foglio that the early years brought struggle but the group eventually became granite-like, bound by identity and belonging under president Dino Viola and manager Nils Liedholm. "The Baron was, before anything else, a life teacher. He knew how to turn concepts into action. He'd put something in your head and you'd do it. Roma was a family, a way of being and feeling, and I will remain tied to it forever," Pruzzo said. He recalled teammates including Agostino Di Bartolomei and Aldo Maldera, some of whom are no longer alive. When the old squad reunites in Rome, the atmosphere in the dressing room stays with them forever—one glance between old friends and they return to those shared moments, that hunger to move mountains, the feeling of strength and never being alone. Among his many cherished goals, Pruzzo highlighted an acrobatic overhead kick against Juventus and a double in a semi-final comeback against Dundee, but the one that meant most was at Marassi, the goal that won the Scudetto. "A cross from Ago on the left, me rising above everyone and delivering the final blow. It was a triumphal campaign, with four Coppa Italia wins and the league title sealed. Then came the opposite pain." That accursed night saw the European Cup slip away on penalties before their own fans. "If we had won, every 30 May would have been a celebration. Instead, 42 years later, it is a disappointment we still carry: a grief we have not yet processed." Pruzzo clarified he did not return after half-time because of a blow that knocked him out, not stomach trouble as rumoured—something that had never happened under Liedholm until the worst possible day. "We were convinced we could close the circle, but we lacked the strength to win it on the pitch, and the great Roma we had been ended there."

Gian Piero Gasperini has given Roma a three-day break before the squad returns to work on Tuesday afternoon at Fulvio Bernardini to prepare for the match against Como. Bryan Cristante will be sidelined for around two weeks with a lateral collateral ligament problem, forcing him to miss approximately five matches with a target return date of 24 October against Napoli. To manage the midfield absence, Gasperini is considering Niccolò Pisilli and Marten de Roon, with the Dutch midfielder poised to make his starting debut at Como alongside Manu Koné. National team commitments will complicate preparations, with players returning to Trigoria in stages. Evan N'Dicka will be the first arrival back after his involvement with Ivory Coast. The final players to return will be the Argentine trio of Leonardo Balerdi, Santiago Castro and Matías Soulé, who are not expected at the training ground until Thursday. The staggered returns mean Gasperini must manage a gradual integration of the international contingent while addressing the pressing issue of Cristante's absence in midfield.

Gian Piero Gasperini spoke at the Festival dello Sport on 2 October about the foundations of his Roma project, the character of his squad, and the club's ambitions this season. The coach outlined how he has built the team around a clear playing philosophy focused on taking the ball rather than waiting for opponents, and how he has shaped the personalities of senior players to match that vision. Gasperini praised his defensive line as "one of the best in Europe," highlighting Mario Hermoso and Gianluca Mancini as examples of players with both technical quality and the fighting spirit he demands. He also emphasised Bryan Cristante's importance as a player who sacrifices individual prominence for the collective good. On Paulo Dybala, Gasperini said the Argentine has enjoyed an exceptional start to the season with no injuries disrupting his availability: "He still has the enthusiasm to play football, you can see he is well. There have been years of physical fragility, with injuries that held him back. I always thought it was a training matter... He has remarkable fibre, he started training properly and this start to the season is extraordinary. He doesn't miss a minute." Gasperini suggested Dybala's reluctance to shoot from distance stems from past injuries but believes he will regain that ability soon. On young players, Gasperini explained his approach to developing Emanuele Lulli and Niccolò Pisilli. He brought Lulli into the first team after observing his characteristics in pre-season training. Regarding Gianluca Romano, whom Roma have sold, Gasperini said: "Another young player grown in Roma, very interesting. I was sorry he was excessively criticised after his first Nazionale match, but it is adults who must be more cautious in their judgements. Romano's sale is a capital gain; often societies are forced to sell young players, this is not a good thing. In football the finest jewels must be allowed to grow." On Donyell Malen's arrival and early goal-scoring form, Gasperini explained: "At times planets align and things happen you think are unrealisable. We needed a striker because Dovbyk was injured. There were several names, then I came to know of this opportunity. He was leaving Aston Villa for a tactical reason, he wanted to play as a centre-forward and I have always thought he must play in the penalty area. This his ability to make three very quick touches is his weapon." When asked if Malen could match the 36-goal tallies of Gonzalo Higuaín and Ciro Immobile, Gasperini replied: "I hope so, I've told him that to motivate him... If he reaches 30 goals I would be happy anyway." On Roma's prospects and the atmosphere at the club, Gasperini said: "It was a very positive surprise; outside Rome it is described as an environment that swings back and forth. I found passion and enthusiasm, beautiful but also mature attachment. At this moment the fans are happy and recognise themselves in this squad, then clearly the maximum result would be extraordinary. But the environment is beautiful, there is a desire to play well to enthuse them." He also commented on the new stadium project, saying he had seen the rendering and it was "fantastic" but that the Olimpico in Roma's colours is already "beautiful, though the stands are far from the pitch." Regarding Roma's centenary in 2027, when the first stone of the new stadium will be laid, Gasperini reflected: "A hundred years is a milestone of experience and for me also of emotion. Think of how many people have carried this society forward, how many fans have dedicated their lives to Roma. You must carry all the history without renouncing it, to have an even better future. Roma's second centenary will be even more beautiful than the first."

Gian Piero Gasperini spoke at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, where he and CEO John Galantic selected Roma's all-time best XI. Beyond the exercise, Gasperini revealed a coach fully committed to the Roma project. He praised Bryan Cristante as a "central hub" and spoke of removing Paulo Dybala's fear of shooting: "If you give me these players, then I will make them play." Addressing the club's future, Gasperini said: "I've seen renderings of the new stadium at Pietralata. Rome and Italy need things like this. I hope to be there when it is inaugurated." On the pitch, Gasperini dismissed talk of the Scudetto but stressed the importance of his relationship with the Roma support. "I had a different idea of Roma fans—I thought it was blind love. Instead I found a mature public that joins extraordinary attachment with the ability to recognise other people's work. A nice chemistry has formed, there's good energy," he said. When asked about Inter, Gasperini acknowledged their standing but redirected focus: "They are recognised by everyone as the strongest in Italy, but it's right to look at our own path." Roma's next opponent is Como, a match Gasperini noted will be a test: "We'll face them as rivals in Primavera too. They are clever, have ideas and resources." Galantic confirmed Roma's commitment to the Under-23 project. "We need it," the CEO said. "We want to increase the number of young players from the academy reaching the first team. The new stadium will place Roma among Europe's top clubs."

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has disclosed the key to Paulo Dybala's strong early season, attributing the turnaround to the resolution of a previously undiagnosed fitness issue. Speaking at the Festival Dello Sport, Gasperini explained that Dybala's muscles had held him back in earlier years, a problem the coach initially suspected was rooted in training methods. Gasperini discovered that Dybala has a unique fiber structure requiring specifically tailored training to optimise his fitness. The adjustment has proven transformative, allowing the 32-year-old to return to full capability. "Everyone told me he had silky muscles, but I discovered he has a unique fiber structure, and with the right training, he's proven to be a healthy and capable player. Proof of what I always say: training is crucial. And now he's back to sprinting, beating opponents, and soon we'll see him back to shooting from outside like in the old days," Gasperini said. Dybala has recorded four assists in Serie A this season, marking his strongest statistical start to a campaign in his career. His partnership with teammate Donyell Malen has been particularly effective, with Malen's ability to run in behind the defence complementing Dybala's playmaking well. Roma have made a strong start to the 2026-27 campaign, and Dybala's form will be crucial to their chances of challenging for the title.

John Galantic, speaking at the Festival dello Sport in Trento alongside head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, outlined Roma's long-term vision under owner Dan Friedkin, emphasising the owner's complete commitment to the project despite his typically reserved public profile. Galantic, who moved to Roma from a chief executive role at a luxury company in Milan after years of discussions with the Friedkins, described the decision as one driven by passion and conviction rather than career advancement. He underscored the importance of sustainable growth, explaining that the club cannot rely on profit from player sales alone. "We must grow more talent in-house like Lulli and Pisilli," he said, referencing academy prospects. Roma's strategy involves three pillars: renovating the youth system with staff including D'Amico and Margiotta; developing the pathway between the Primavera and first team through the Under-23 side; and strengthening the partnership with the club's squad in Cannes, which operates in a talent-rich market. "Every year we want to add new players developed in-house to grow and have a sustainable model." Galantic stressed that Friedkin's investment strategy is backed by genuine belief rather than casual involvement. "They are always inside for the matches and you don't make these investments if you don't believe in them," he said. He highlighted the planned stadium redevelopment as transformational: "In four years the stadium will change everything, raising revenue and allowing us a very important sporting and economic leap." When asked whether Roma would sign a left-winger for Gasperini without selling anyone in January, Galantic remained cautious: "We are always vigilant, we see if there are opportunities. We want to grow this squad."

Roma CEO John Galantic spoke at the Festival dello Sport in Trento alongside head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, reflecting on his arrival at the club and the ownership's approach to the project. Galantic described his start at Roma as a "baptism of fire", beginning on the first day of the pre-season camp in Wales. "We don't wait for others and we go and take the ball," he said of the club's recruitment strategy during the summer window. He praised the Friedkin family's commitment, noting their reserve in public matters. "They are always present for the matches and you don't make these investments if you don't believe in it," Galantic said. "For a Roman it is difficult to understand the idea of staying silent, but Dan Friedkin created an empire with several sectors. I was surprised to see that the more time passes and you don't find interviews even on other subjects... that's how it is. They are reserved and asked me to speak." Galantic highlighted Francesco Totti as his favourite poet as a Roma fan, recalling "the volley pass with his back to goal that only he can see—it's inexplicable." He also cited the derby moment when Cafu performed a triple nutmeg on Nedved, and Matías Soulé's goal against Atalanta. On that Soulé strike, Galantic said: "When I saw the goal of Soulé I lost my head and didn't understand anything anymore... that's the beauty of sport." Before the Roma-Atalanta match, he explained, he had been warned that he could no longer behave as a fan. He came to Roma from a luxury sector CEO role in Milan after years of discussions with the Friedkins, describing the move as driven by passion and conviction rather than career advancement. "This is not a career choice—I've already made my career. This is passion, but passion alone is not enough. There had to be conviction from ownership and the resources to do something great," he said.

Roma CEO John Galantic spoke at the Trento Sports Festival, where he is appearing alongside head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Galantic described his appointment as a baptism of fire in the summer transfer window and praised the club's recruitment, noting Roma's return to the Champions League after finishing third in Serie A last season. Galantic explained the Friedkin Group's approach to running the club, saying they are reserved and chose not to give interviews themselves. "They have surprised me for their enthusiasm in this project," he said. "For a Roman it is difficult to understand the idea of staying silent but Dan Friedkin created an empire with several sectors. The more time passes and you don't find interviews even on other subjects... that's how it is. They are reserved and asked me to speak. For the matches they are always inside and you don't make these investments if you don't believe in it." Galantic, who previously worked as CEO of a luxury company in Milan, called his move to Roma a decision driven by passion rather than career advancement, explaining he needed conviction from the ownership that the club could win something significant. On long-term planning, Galantic outlined Roma's strategy for sustainability: "You cannot live on capital gains; you must grow more talent in-house like Lulli and Pisilli. We have three projects: renovating the youth academy, we have people like D'Amico and Margiotta. Then another growth stage between the Primavera and the first team. The Under-23 is what we need. Then synergies with the team in Cannes, which is in the richest talent market. Every year we want to put new players developed in-house to grow and have a sustainable model." He added that a new stadium will transform the club's economics within four years, enabling a significant sporting and economic leap. On potential January transfers, he said the club remains vigilant and will pursue opportunities if they arise to grow the squad. Galantic also expressed confidence in Roma's centenary celebration as a moment to honour the club's legends while building toward the future during a phase of strong growth.

Gian Piero Gasperini spoke at the Trento Sports Festival on 2 October, discussing the foundations he has laid at Roma since his appointment and his vision for the season ahead. The Roma head coach outlined his tactical philosophy and explained how he has worked with the squad over the early weeks of the 2026–27 campaign. "My objective was to create something new, to lay new foundations straight away," Gasperini said. "We never spoke about my past; we had to create something new, based on new concepts of play that were different from what several players were used to. There are two ways in football: waiting for your opponent to lose the ball, or the other way—going to take it. This was the first concept, not to wait for the opponent, and everything else came from that." Gasperini praised his defensive options, singling out Mario Hermoso and Gianluca Mancini as key figures. He described the defence as his "gladiators," adding that Mile Svilar and Evan N'Dicka have been among Europe's best in recent months. On Mancini specifically, Gasperini revealed he had worked to improve the centre-back's attitude: "I knew Mancini, but when I was his opponent I'd think to myself, 'Why is he so unpleasant?' and I tried to tell him straight away, 'Look, this is hurting you—for many years you haven't gone to the national team because of these attitudes.' It was the first thing I worked on. He had a fantastic season, people started talking about Mancini as a player again, and he's returned to the national team." Gasperini offered extensive insight into Paulo Dybala's resurgence, attributing the Argentine forward's improved fitness to his training methods. "He's started as hasn't happened to him for years. I knew him at Palermo when he was very young; many years have passed but he, like all great players, still has enthusiasm and strength," Gasperini explained. "He had years of physical fragility. I thought it was a training issue. Many told me he had silk muscles, that I had to preserve him, and he kept getting injured. He has remarkable fibre; some injuries were random. This season's start is extraordinary physically. He doesn't miss a minute of training or matches. This shows what I've always believed: through training you can improve durability and performances." Regarding Dybala's reluctance to shoot from distance, Gasperini noted: "That's a legacy we'll get over soon. He got injured shooting with Milan and Torino last year and it stayed with him. Now he's overcoming it; he stopped sprinting and to see him jumping past opponents again... we'll return to shooting like before." When asked if he has coached better poets than Dybala, Gasperini responded: "I have a long career and have trained many strong players. Dybala is among the top, if not the absolute top. Ilicic and the Papu too—they're poets because they touch different strings from everyone else." Gasperini discussed young academy prospects Emanuele Lulli and Niccolò Pisilli, explaining his approach to youth development: "I grew up in the youth sector, coaching 11-year-olds through to the Primavera. I've maintained that approach and it's taught me to see the boy not as something to evaluate but as something to imagine how he might become. Pisilli already had value and experience; Lulli wasn't even always a starter in the Primavera. I have the habit of bringing a few boys from Primavera into training. I saw important characteristics in him and this year I brought him to the retreat. He played against Borussia Dortmund, a demanding match. These are the boys who tell you by how they play if they're ready. The answers come from watching them on the pitch." On Bryan Cristante, Gasperini confirmed a knee injury: "He had a knee problem but when you play many matches, if you're out two weeks you risk missing five matches. He'll miss the first games but will recover quickly." Donyell Malen's arrival was described as unexpected: "Sometimes the planets align and things happen you don't think about. He was a known player; we'd had a friendly where I saw his characteristics. These things happen during the market where you sometimes don't plan anything. We were looking for a striker because Dovbyk and Ferguson were injured. There were several names and suddenly I learned of this opportunity. He was leaving Aston Villa for tactical reasons; he wanted to be a centre-forward and I've always seen those characteristics in him. He has three fundamental touches—the closer he is to the box, the more deadly he is."

Paulo Dybala rejected approaches from Juventus and Napoli this summer to stay at Roma, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini playing a decisive role in persuading the Argentine to commit to a restructured contract. Dybala's deal was expiring and renewal talks had stalled as Roma sought to protect themselves against his history of injuries and reduce his base salary. Both Juventus and Napoli made contact with his representatives to explore the possibility of signing him, but Roma eventually reached agreement after strong intervention from Gasperini. The forward accepted a 70 percent pay cut, bringing his base salary down to €2.2 million. However, the deal includes substantial bonus clauses that could substantially increase his earnings: €100,000 for every start in which he plays at least half the match, up to a maximum of 20 appearances, then €150,000 once that threshold is reached. Dybala will also earn significant add-ons for every five goal contributions. The restructuring heavily favours Roma financially, though the club faces an ironic prospect: if Dybala remains injury-free, they could end up paying him a considerable sum anyway. Early in the 2026-27 season, he has logged almost full minutes and provided four assists, though he is yet to score.

Roma's away shirt has earned high praise in a New York Times feature reviewing new kits from Europe's leading clubs. The Adidas-designed giallorossi away jersey was among those highlighted most favourably in the opening weeks of the season. The New York Times assessment was enthusiastic, calling it "simply beautiful". The review particularly commended the design's ability to stand out as original while maintaining clear club identity: "It is not at all easy to create an away shirt that is original and recognisable enough, but that at the same time maintains a clear identity linked to the club." The double stripe across the chest, the collar and the distinctive white base colour drew particular appreciation. The overall result was described as "elegant and understated", yet immediately identifiable, prompting a final observation that captured the level of approval: "Give them a Scudetto right now". The Roma kit appeared alongside other highly rated designs in the same survey. Bayern Munich's special Oktoberfest shirt and Venezia's home jersey both received 9/10 ratings. Chelsea's third kit, Milan's home shirt, Lyon's away jersey and Boca Juniors' away kit also featured positively in the roundup. In contrast, the kits of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund received significantly harsher assessments.

AS Roma have released ticket sale arrangements for supporters travelling to Como for the Serie A sixth-round fixture on Sunday 11 October 2026 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, with kickoff at 12:30. Sales for the away section open on Friday 2 October at 15:00 and close at 19:00 on Saturday 10 October. Entry to the away section requires a valid AS Roma Card (Fidelity Card); tickets cannot be purchased at the stadium on match day. Roma have stressed that fans must secure their ticket before the deadline and advised supporters to travel to Como only once in possession of a valid ticket. The club has followed guidance from local and public safety authorities in setting these requirements. No ticket sales will take place at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on the day of the match, making advance purchase essential for those planning to attend. Ticket sales operate exclusively through Como's official website and remain open from Friday 2 October at 15:00 until 19:00 on Saturday 10 October. The AS Roma Card (Fidelity Card) in valid status is mandatory for entry to the away section. Roma have recommended that supporters depart for Como only after securing their regular match ticket, as entry to the stadium will be granted solely to those with a ticket in hand.