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Lorenzo Pellegrini suffered a serious thigh injury right before the Atalanta game, and more tests have suggested to get it fixed.

Roma Mainstay Set for Surgery amid Uncertain Future

May 15, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Como, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Lorenzo Pellegrini suffered a serious thigh injury right before the Atalanta game, and more tests on it suggested that only surgery would ensure a full recovery without relapses or chronic inflammation down the road.

Despite a strong attempt by Bayer Leverkusen and being on the radar of a couple of top teams, Cesc Fabregas is expected to stay at Como.

Fabregas to Continue at Como and More Coaching News

May 14, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Como, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Despite a strong attempt by Bayer Leverkusen and being on the radar of a couple of top teams, Cesc Fabregas is expected to stay on the Como bench out of loyalty, as he’s under contract until 2028. He's highly influential on the transfer market.

Bryan Cristante has some important suitors and is clamoring for an extension, but Roma plan for him to be part of the squad next season.

Galatasaray Make Inquiry About Roma Castaway

February 2, 2025 Marko Vrakela Galatasaray, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Turkish giants Galatasaray have recently inquired about Roma outcast Bryan Cristante, previously linked with Inter. Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims the Super Lig title favorites intend to add the former Milan midfielder to their ranks this winter.

Francesco Acerbi is back on the mend due to the consequences of a lingering thigh injury, denting the Inter defensive rotation.

Inter Reconsider Roma Makeweights in Frattesi Deal

January 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Francesco Acerbi is back on the mend due to the consequences of a lingering thigh injury, denting the Inter defensive rotation. The Nerazzurri will take a look at Nicola Zalewski to address the situation and potentially replace Tajon Buchanan.

Fiorentina Aim to Onboard Roma Fringe Midfielder This Winter

January 18, 2025 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

Serie A top-six hopefuls Fiorentina have reportedly made inquiries about out-of-favor Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante. According to Italian transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio, Raffaele Palladino's side could soon launch a formal bid for the 29-year-old.

Inter were hopeful for an uneventful January window, but the Davide Frattesi situation has thrown a wrench in their plans. The management is getting fed up.

Inter Pose Steep Conditions to Part Ways with Frattesi

January 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter were hopeful for an uneventful January window, but the Davide Frattesi situation has thrown a wrench in their plans. The management is getting fed up with the matter to the point that they could nip the problem in the bud and greenlight his sale.

Roma are satisfied with what Alexis Saelemaekers has given them so far and are preparing the strategy to retain him from Milan.

Roma Examining Ways to Keep Ahold of Saelemaekers

January 8, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma are satisfied with what Alexis Saelemaekers has given them so far and are preparing the strategy to retain him from Milan. He joined them in a simple loan, with Tammy Abraham going the other way around.

Alexis Saelemaekers has been one of the driving forces of the recent return to form by Roma after returning from injury, but he joined on a straight loan.

Roma Considering Swap Bid to Retain High-Performing Milan Loanee

December 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma and Milan could meet again at the negotiating table this winter to discuss Alexis Saelemaekers' future at the Stadio Olimpico. According to Calciomercato, Claudio Ranieri's charges are willing to offer Bryan Cristante as a makeweight in a deal to sign the Belgian winger permanently.

Federico Balzaretti will soon formally return to Roma as an exec and said his piece about the future of Paulo Dybala amid the Galatasaray chatter.

Roma Official Talks Dybala, Club Working on Other Roles

December 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, everton, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Federico Balzaretti will soon formally return to Roma as an exec, helping out with the scouting and serving as the loan manager. He had covered such a role after hanging his cleats in 2015. He discussed Dybala, while the brass plots another overhaul.

Roma governors Dan and Ryan Friedkin considered the stumble against Como unacceptable and are ready to intervene heavily on the squad in the next window.

Roma Players to Face the Wrath of the Owners in January

December 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Dan and Ryan Friedkin considered the stumble against Como unacceptable. While they believe they have found the right guy on the bench and will continue to back him, they are ready to intervene heavily on the squad in January.

It doesn’t appear Juric will be sacked shortly after the shocking 5-1 loss to Fiorentina, also because Roma, also because of the midweek round.

Juric Claims Roma Players Are Still with Him After Romp

October 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

It doesn’t appear there’ll be a coaching change shortly after the shocking 5-1 loss to Fiorentina, also because Roma, like the rest of Serie A, will return on the pitch in a hurry due to a midweek round. Ivan Juric took stock of the debacle.

Roma have appointed Ivan Juric to replace Daniele De Rossi on the bench. The Giallorossi briefly considered a few options, but the Croat quickly emerged as the favorite.

Roma Boss Ivan Juric Highlights Game-Defining Moment in Venezia Win

September 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Roma overhauled a halftime deficit to beat newly-promoted Venezia 2-1 in Saturday's dramatic Serie A showdown at the Stadio Olimpico. New manager Ivan Juric made a crucial tactical change at the start of the second half to inspire his side's comeback.

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