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Roma to Move On from PSG Bust, Assess Other Loanees

May 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Juventus, Leeds United, Ligue 1, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

As has been apparent for months given his very limited role, Roma won’t keep Renato Sanches permanently following an injury-riddled loan spell from PSG. They would have had to pay €15M to do so. He has collected just 12 appearances.

The arrival and confirmation of Daniele De Rossi on the Roma bench is going to affect the team's transfer market strategy.

Roma Set to Lose Most Players in Precarious Situations

April 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

The arrival and confirmation of Daniele De Rossi on the Roma bench is going to affect the team's transfer market strategy. It would be a natural consequence of the departure of director Tiago Pinto, who leaned on veterans and loans.

Roma announced that Daniele De Rossi would still be their coach next season Thursday. However, they didn’t disclose the details of the agreement.

De Rossi Adamant Roma Resent Jose Mourinho Tactics

March 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Roma showed mental fortitude to avoid defeat in Tuscany, scoring a last-minute equalizer to hold Fiorentina to a dramatic 2-2 draw. Giallorossi were on the verge of collapse heading into the last ten minutes but weathered the storm to close the gap on fourth-placed Bologna to three points.

Torino tried to take a peek at what Roma were preparing ahead of Monday’s clash. Their match analyst Michele Orecchio was caught watching their Sunday practice

Torino Assistant Caught Spying on Roma Ahead of Meeting

February 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Torino

Torino tried to take a peek at what Roma were preparing ahead of Monday’s clash. Their match analyst Michele Orecchio was caught watching their Sunday practice on an hill near the Trigoria training center and was turned away by the police.

Juventus continue to work on the Teun Koopmeiners deal, especially after his recent declarations. However, they are unlikely to meet Atalanta's request.

Roma to Make Long-Shoot Attempt to Keep Juventus Loanee

February 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Dean Huijsen has had a good impact at Roma despite the coaching and schematic change, which might reduce his prospective playing time. The Giallorossi have seen enough already to start considering signing him permanently, even though they don't have an option.

Roma have been busy searching for new defenders in January, but they risk losing one in January, as PSG have shown some interest in Diego Llorente.

Roma and Leeds United Defender Lands on PSG Radar

January 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Leeds United, Ligue 1, Lille, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma have been busy searching for new defenders in January, but they risk losing one in January, as PSG have shown some interest in Diego Llorente. The Spaniard returned to the Italian capital on loan from Leeds United last summer.

Dean Huijsen made his Roma debut just a day after joining from Juventus on loan and turned in a good showing against Atalanta.

Huijsen Dad Highlights Mourinho Influence in Roma Move

January 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Dean Huijsen made his Roma debut just a day after joining from Juventus on loan and turned in a good showing against Atalanta. His father Donny commented on the transfer: “The sensations are very positive. It’s never easy to play at the Stadio Olimpico."

Roma suffered a setback in the Derby, as Lazio pulled away from them in the standings. They remain close to the top four thanks to Inter and Milan’s skids.

Tops and Flops from an Ill-Tempered Lazio vs Roma Draw

November 12, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Chances were at a premium as Lazio and Roma settled for a goalless draw in Sunday's intense Derby della Capitale. Maurizio Sarri and Jose Mourinho were happier to avoid losing than claim bragging rights on the Tiber.

Roma have had a less than an ideal start to the 2023/24 season. Jose Mourinho’s defense has not operated to the optimum levels they are capable of.

Roma Draw Up Plans to Shore Jose Mourinho’s Defense

October 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Roma have had a less than an ideal start to the 2023/24 season, sitting mid-table with 11 points after eight matchdays. Jose Mourinho’s defense has not operated to the optimum levels they are capable of, pressing sporting director Tiago Pinto to perhaps seek for some changes come winter.

Mourinho has had contact with Dier over the course of the past few weeks, with the two sharing a close relationship since their time together at Spurs.

Roma Shortlist Tottenham Misfit Ahead of January Window

October 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Roma have been offered free agent Jerome Boateng, but they are unlikely to put him under contract and will probably wait until January for a reinforcement, and Eric Dier is high on their wish list. On top of their injury woes, the Giallorossi will not have Evan N’Dicka for a while.

Roma have been dealing with an injury crisis seemingly since the start of the season, but they have improved considerably with Mourinho at the helm.

Roma Doing Better Injury-Wise Despite What May Appear

October 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma have been dealing with an injury crisis seemingly since the start of the season and will be down several key men as they take on Servette on Thursday. On the other hand, despite their many absences, the situation has improved since José Mourinho has been at the helm.

Roma are slated to have a couple more reinforcements, on top of Tommaso Baldanzi, as Renato Sanches and Chris Smalling are feeling better.

Roma Regretting Summer Call in Light of Smalling Injury

September 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Chris Smalling is unlikely to be ready for the Genoa game due to a muscular injury, and Roma are starting to second-guess their decision not to onboard another defender. They snapped up Evan N’Dicka early in the summer but didn’t replace Roger Ibanez once he moved to Saudi Arabia.

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