Malen extends contract until 2030; Hermoso also renews as Roma's Coppa Italia squad takes shape

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has signalled to AS Roma's leadership that he wants to keep the club's defensive core intact for the coming season. The four pillars of the backline—goalkeeper Mile Svilar, defenders Gianluca Mancini, Ndicka, and Hermoso—are central to Gasperini's plans as he aims to build on Roma's recent stability. Svilar is regarded as an exceptional goalkeeper whom the club cannot afford to lose. Hermoso's annual renewal clause was exercised in May, while Mancini has been secured by Gasperini and awaits a contract extension with no doubts surrounding his future. Ndicka, the final member of the quartet, has been subject to months of speculation about a potential departure, but losing a centre-back of his quality does not appeal to Gasperini. Gasperini's emphasis on defensive continuity reflects the improvements made during his tenure. Roma's defence conceded only 31 goals in the recently concluded Serie A campaign, the second-best record in the division. After an initial period of adaptation, the coach established stability at the back. By retaining this defensive foundation, Gasperini intends to push Roma even higher in the league standings. The club faces the challenge of balancing Gasperini's clear wishes to maintain squad cohesion while managing various contract situations and transfer rumours affecting the group.

Head coach Gasperini continues to view Mason Greenwood as his priority transfer target to strengthen Roma's attack. The club has not abandoned its interest in the Olympique Marseille winger despite competition from Fenerbahce and Marseille's substantial asking price of 50 million euros plus 5 million in performance bonuses. Roma's sporting leadership at Trigoria is actively working on the deal, which Gasperini considers the ideal reinforcement for his attacking line. The situation is being monitored closely as uncertainty surrounding Turkish club finances may benefit Roma's position, with reports suggesting internal tensions between Fenerbahce officials regarding the sustainability of their financial commitments. Meanwhile, separate discussions continue regarding the arrival of D'Amico at Roma, with further developments expected in the coming week. The complexity of the overall transfer landscape remains, but Roma has maintained its pursuit without withdrawing from contention for Greenwood's signature.

Wesley, the AS Roma left-back, suffered a left groin muscle injury during Brazil's 2–1 friendly victory over Egypt in Cleveland and was forced to leave the pitch after just 15 minutes. The player immediately signaled to be substituted and was visibly distressed on the bench, where he wept and required consolation from teammates and staff. He left the stadium limping and did not return for the second half, instead beginning treatment. Examination results were expected in New Jersey, where Brazil's World Cup base is located. Coach Carlo Ancelotti stated: "Credo che lo staff medico farà una diagnosi domani. (Wesley) deve sottoporsi a degli esami. Ha un problema muscolare e dobbiamo aspettare la diagnosi di domani. Dobbiamo aspettare fino a domani per vedere quale sarà la diagnosi. Penso che avrà il tempo di recuperare ed essere con noi ai Mondiali. Altrimenti, dovremo scegliere un altro giocatore e avremo il tempo per farlo." Brazil's national team director Rodrigo Caetano added that any diagnosis would be premature before test results, expressing hope the injury is not serious with the tournament one week away. The timing is critical for both Wesley and Roma, with the World Cup imminent and his participation now in doubt pending medical assessment.

Maurizio Setti, former Verona president, has praised Tony D'Amico—recently appointed to Roma's sporting structure alongside head coach Gian Piero Gasperini—as a capable director with strong player-selection instincts and two decades of football experience. Setti highlighted D'Amico's understated approach and his ability to work harmoniously between ownership and the pitch, noting that D'Amico performed this role effectively at Atalanta, where he acted as a filter between the club's management and technical operations. Setti cautioned that Roma faces a unique challenge in Italian football, stating: "The only spectre he will have to be careful about is Romanità; it is extremely difficult to do football in Rome because there are positive or negative influences." He suggested the club's primary weakness is not strategic incompetence but rather a lack of people driven by genuine passion for results. "Roma is missing not presidents like me, but people who wake up in the morning and would kill to achieve results," Setti said. He also noted that Roma has historically suffered from too many decision-makers without a single daily commander on the pitch to enforce the ownership's vision. Regarding next season, Setti believes Roma could become a serious title contender if the transfer market is handled well, particularly in attack—an area Gasperini will reportedly prioritize. He expressed confidence in D'Amico's recruitment abilities, citing his success bringing players like Donyell Malen to the club.

The Netherlands has named three Serie A players in their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Donyell Malen among them following his permanent transfer to Roma. Malen, 27, joined the Giallorossi from Aston Villa on loan in January and impressed immediately, scoring 14 goals in 18 league matches during the second half of the season. Roma paid €25 million to make his move permanent, a fee already viewed as excellent value given his impact in helping the club secure their first top-four Serie A finish since 2017–18. The other two Dutch representatives in Serie A are Denzel Dumfries of Inter and Marten de Roon of Atalanta. Malen heads into the tournament in high spirits after his successful spell in Rome, though he faces fierce competition for places in the Netherlands' attacking lineup. With 51 international caps to his name, the 27-year-old will be eager to maintain the form that made him such a vital addition to Roma's squad down the stretch. His performances have reinforced confidence that Roma made a shrewd investment in securing a permanent deal rather than returning him to Aston Villa after the loan expired.

Mason Greenwood, Marseille's forward, is Roma's primary transfer target this summer. Head coach Gasperini has personally reached out to Greenwood's representatives to test his availability. The club plans to structure the deal by completing a sale first, then making a significant investment to bring the English attacker to the Stadio Olimpico. Gasperini views Greenwood as a top-tier offensive winger whose pace, goal-scoring ability, and technical quality would provide the finishing touch Roma needs alongside Donyell Malen on the wing. Roma has rejected other candidates, including Alajbegovic, deemed too expensive relative to the squad's requirements for an immediately available player. Summerville of West Ham remains on a shortlist of alternatives, though no other names are publicly detailed. The club's strategy prioritizes securing two elite attacking partners for Malen rather than addressing backup options immediately. Any secondary recruitment can wait until primary objectives are achieved. The transfer operation hinges on Roma's ability to offload players and generate funds for what would represent a substantial outlay in the current market.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has signalled to AS Roma's leadership that he wants to keep the club's defensive core intact for the coming season. The four pillars of the backline—goalkeeper Mile Svilar, defenders Gianluca Mancini, Ndicka, and Hermoso—are central to Gasperini's plans as he aims to build on Roma's recent stability. Svilar is regarded as an exceptional goalkeeper whom the club cannot afford to lose. Hermoso's annual renewal clause was exercised in May, while Mancini has been secured by Gasperini and awaits a contract extension with no doubts surrounding his future. Ndicka, the final member of the quartet, has been subject to months of speculation about a potential departure, but losing a centre-back of his quality does not appeal to Gasperini. Gasperini's emphasis on defensive continuity reflects the improvements made during his tenure. Roma's defence conceded only 31 goals in the recently concluded Serie A campaign, the second-best record in the division. After an initial period of adaptation, the coach established stability at the back. By retaining this defensive foundation, Gasperini intends to push Roma even higher in the league standings. The club faces the challenge of balancing Gasperini's clear wishes to maintain squad cohesion while managing various contract situations and transfer rumours affecting the group.

Roma have appointed Tony D'Amico as their new sporting director following the departure of Frederic Massara, who left amid a dispute with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. D'Amico and Gasperini previously worked together at Atalanta. The club has already secured Donyell Malen on a permanent deal and extended Mario Hermoso's contract as part of their summer activity. With Financial Fair Play obligations to meet, Roma's primary focus will be strengthening their attacking options. Mason Greenwood of Olympique Marseille is a key target, though his fee could reach approximately €50 million. Greenwood has scored 48 goals and provided 17 assists in 81 appearances for Marseille. Roma are also monitoring RB Leipzig's Antonio Nusa and West Ham's Crysencio Summerville, though no concrete moves have been made for either. The club does not view acquiring another centre-forward as a pressing priority. Matías Soulé may be sold to a Premier League club as part of Roma's financial planning, while the club will consider offers for midfielder Manu Koné and defender Evan N'Dicka. Losing Soulé could be offset by landing a marquee forward, though Roma's willingness to spend heavily on a single player remains unclear.

Roma has completed the permanent acquisition of Donyell Malen and secured a contract renewal for Hermoso as part of efforts to strengthen the squad under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The club is operating with the ambition and efficiency expected of a Champions League side, moving quickly to finalize key decisions rather than delaying announcements. Both signings represent a commitment to building a competitive foundation for European football. The final piece in this consolidation phase is Paulo Dybala's contract extension. Although not yet official, negotiations are progressing and an agreement is expected soon. Roma is working toward a renewal that would keep Dybala at the club until 2027, giving the Argentine forward another year to compete at the highest level. The renewal has been described as important for the overall project, as it would complete the strengthening of the squad's core before Roma pursues additional reinforcements. Details of the timing and specific terms remain unclear, but a meeting to finalize Dybala's extension is anticipated in the coming days. The club's swift action on Malen and Hermoso signals a new approach under the Friedkin Group ownership, prioritizing clear planning and immediate execution to establish Roma as a genuine Champions League contender.