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Roma want to bring Kessié back to Serie A

25Jun

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Roma want to bring Kessié back to Serie A

In Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 7, Cote D'Ivoire midfielder Frank Kessie participates in the 2025 Canadian Shield Tournament game between Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and New Zealand at BMO Field. Sky Sport Italia reports that Roma want to bring Franck Kessié back to Serie A from Al-Ahli, but the Giallorossi must find a way to finance the deal. Roma are interested in ex-Milan and Atalanta star Kessié, according to Sky Sport Italia. The Ivory Coast international is under contract with Al-Ahli until June 2026. According to the report, Roma have not yet made official contact with Al-Ahli, but are discussing internally the cost of a potential deal, including both the transfer fee and salary. Roma dealing with FFP regulations The Giallorossi are also due to earn at least €11m by the end of ...

Roma’s Manu Kone reveals admiration for Yaya Toure and Paul Pogba

4May

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Roma’s Manu Kone reveals admiration for Yaya Toure and Paul Pogba

MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 27: Manu Kone of AS Roma reacts as he looks on during the line up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 27, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Manu Kone has been one of the brighter spots in what has been an up and down Serie A season for Roma. The midfielder was signed from Borussia Monchengladbach in the summer and has since made a permanent spot for himself in Claudio Ranieri’s midfield. While speaking to Sky Sports (via TMW) earlier, the Frenchman spoke about his idols and reference points for his style of play when he was younger. The two names he highlighted were Paul Pogba and Yaya Toure. “I had two favourite players. The first is Pogba, it’s incredible what he did at Juventus and with France, he represente...

Roma reportedly contact Fabregas to take over from Ranieri

29Apr

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Roma reportedly contact Fabregas to take over from Ranieri

Cesc Fabregas, head coach of Como 1907, watches the Serie A match between US Lecce and Como in Lecce, Italy, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Gabriele Maricchiolo/NurPhoto via Getty Images) According to Sky Sport Italia, Como coach Cesc Fabregas is also on the list of potential Roma replacements for Claudio Ranieri. The Giallorossi have been working for months to find a boss for next season, knowing that Ranieri only came out of retirement in November to rescue the club and will leave in the summer. Many names have been mentioned to take over and Sky Sport Italia report the most recent is Fabregas, with contact already taking place to discuss the situation. The former player helped Como to promotion from Serie B last season and they have already guaranteed their top flight status. ...

Roma Ready to Quickly Rebuff PSG Advances for Kone

24Apr

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Roma Ready to Quickly Rebuff PSG Advances for Kone

Manu Kone' of AS Roma during the Serie A Enilive match between AS Roma and Hellas Verona at Stadio Olimpico on April 19, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Manu Kone is having a respectable maiden Serie A campaign, and Roma plot to resist the temptation of turning a quick profit on him. His valuation has quickly doubled, and a few teams, in particular PSG, are keeping tabs on him. According to Corriere dello Sport (via Mediaset), the Giallorossi fully intend to have him in their squad for a few seasons. Their €18M investment, plus €2M add-ons, has paid dividends. His valuation is about €40M now. Roma are likely to receive some offers for Kone in the summer, but any sum is unlikely to persuade them. The brass and the coaching staff believe he has a lot of room to grow. The 23-year-old has been a day...

Roma Aim to Secure Saelemaekers as Friedkins Set Sights on Permanent Deal

11Feb

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Roma Aim to Secure Saelemaekers as Friedkins Set Sights on Permanent Deal

Alexis Saelemaekers of AS Roma looks on during the Serie A Enilive match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on February 2, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Alexis Saelemaekers has taken Roma by storm. In just a few months, the talented Belgian winger has won the trust of everyone at the club, from his teammates to manager Claudio Ranieri, and from the passionate Giallorossi fans to the Friedkin ownership group. His excellent performances on the pitch are a direct result of the enthusiasm he has shown for a fanbase that already adores him and wishes to see him wearing the Roma colours for years to come. Calciomercato report how the 25-year-old right winger arrived in the Italian capital as part of a loan swap deal with English striker Tammy Abraham, with no option to buy included in t...

23Jan

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Parma Sign Jacob Ondrejka

NIJMEGEN, NETHERLANDS - OCTOBER 14: Jacob Ondrejka of Sweden U21 battles for possession with Devyne Rensch of the Netherlands U21 during the UEFA European 2025 U21 Football Championship Qualifier - Group C match between Netherlands U21 and Sweden U21 at Goffertstadion on October 14, 2024 in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Parma Calcio have officially announced the signing of Jacob Ondrejka, a talented Swedish winger acquired from Royal Antwerp Football Club. The 23-year-old attacker joins the Italian side on a permanent transfer, marking a significant addition to Parma’s offensive lineup. Ondrejka, born in 2002, expressed his excitement about the move, stating, “I’m very happy to sign for this fantastic club. I hope we can achieve many great things together with the fans and the team. I’m trul...

Hummels nets late equaliser in Europa clash against Spurs

28Nov

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Hummels nets late equaliser in Europa clash against Spurs

Mats Hummels redeemed himself after conceding a first-half penalty by scoring a last-gasp equaliser in an eventful 2-2 draw between Tottenham and Roma in the Europa League. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Matias Soule, Gianluca Mancini and Mats Hummels of AS Roma celebrate equaizing goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Tottenham Hotspur and AS Roma at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images) Fraser Forster kept his spot in the Europa League starting XI and will be Ange Postecoglou’s first-choice goalkeeper moving forward after an ankle injury ruled out Guglielmo Vicario for several months. Postecoglou put out a strong starting XI after Saturday’s shock 4-0 d...

Roma owners address fans: “We respect you and De Rossi”

23Sep

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SERIE A

Roma owners address fans: “We respect you and De Rossi”

Dan and Ryan Friedkin, the owners of AS Roma, have issued a statement to the club’s fans addressing the recent controversial dismissal of manager Daniele De Rossi after just four league matches. The owners acknowledged the difficulty of the decision but defended it as necessary for the club’s ambitions. In their message, the Friedkins expressed their deep respect for De Rossi and belief in his future success as a coach, even suggesting he may return to Roma one day: “Football is appreciated globally for its unique beauty. Every match is full of passion, emotions, and unpredictability, and that’s why we love it. But beyond the results on the field, our responsibility as Club owners is to make important decisions that we believe are in Roma’s best interest, even when they are extremely diff...

Galatasaray aiming to sign Roma’s Nicola Zalewski

9Sep

By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

SERIE A

Galatasaray aiming to sign Roma’s Nicola Zalewski

Serie A giants Roma made some important moves in the summer but they could now be at the risk of losing an important squad player. Nicola Zalewski was linked with a move to PSV Eindhoven earlier in the summer but the move never quite took off. But with the Turkish window still open, he could yet depart the Giallorossi. Gianluca di Marzio have reported that Gala are trying to sign the Poland international on a permanent basis, despite having sealed their moves for Filip Kostic and Victor Osimhen already. In the last few days of the summer transfer window, Roma had attempted a swap involving Cyril Ngonge with Napoli but it didn’t materialise but it shows their willingness to move the player on. Gala has been described as a potential opportunity and the next few days will be vital in the...

Roma include new buys in Europa League squad list

5Sep

By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

SERIE A

Roma include new buys in Europa League squad list

Roma have announced their Europa League squad list, including post-deadline day signings Mats Hummels and Mario Hermoso. The tournament has followed the changes in the Champions League and Conference League, using one large table with all results as the teams face eight different opponents. They open their campaign at home to Athletic Club Bilbao on September 26, followed by trips to Elfsborg on October 3 and hosting Dynamo Kyiv on October 24,Roma visit Union Saint-Gilloise on November 7 and Tottenham on November 28, then take on Braga on December 12. They are away to AZ Alkmaar on January 23 and finish at home to Eintracht Frankfurt on January 30.There have to be players who come from the Giallorossi academy, so they can rely on Lorenzo Pellegrini and Nicola Zalewski. The four...

Manolas shuts down Roma return rumours: “Thanks for the support, but it’s not true”

4Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Manolas shuts down Roma return rumours: “Thanks for the support, but it’s not true”

Kostas Manolas has put an end to rumors of a potential return to AS Roma. Despite recent speculation, the Greek defender has made it clear that there are no plans for him to rejoin the Giallorossi. Currently a free agent after his stint with Salernitana, Manolas addressed the rumors through a post on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the support from Roma fans but denying any truth to the reports. In his message, Manolas stated, “I have received many messages since yesterday, and I thank all the Roma fans for their affection. There’s nothing true about what I’m reading. Forza Roma!” This statement effectively closes the door on any immediate prospects of him returning to the Italian capital.Meanwhile, Roma have been actively seeking to strengthen their defense with free agents...