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Yahoo
5 hours ago
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Kumbulla could leave Roma
Marash Kumbulla could end up leaving Roma once again. The Albanian defender's contract expires in 2027. As a result, Il Tempo reports that the player could leave once more on loan after completing a recent loan spell at Espanyol. After a successful season on loan at Espanyol, the Albanian defender has attracted interest from several clubs, especially in Spain. The Giallorossi are ready to listen to offers in the coming weeks, aiming to slim down their squad and free up space for a signing more suited to Gasperini's plans.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Wesley gives first Roma interview: 'This was my dream.'
Roma have acquired their new fullback in Wesley who has officially joined the club on a permanent deal from Flamengo. The Brazilian player gave his first interview to the club shortly after his announcement. 'I'm very happy with the welcome I received at the airport. They showed me so much affection. At 6 a.m., there were 100 people waiting for me, I'm happy about that. The sports center is wonderful, I can't wait to see the Olimpico.' 'My dream? I hope to win the Europa League and conquer the Champions League, which is a dream.' 'Leaving Brazil? It's very difficult, but coming to Europe has always been my dream. Now I'm at a big club like Roma and I'm happy. I feel the responsibility. I'm doing this for my family. I'm happy, I would still choose to leave Brazil.' 'Gasperini is an excellent coach, I can't wait to meet him and talk to him. He knows my style of play, very attacking, I like to keep the ball. I need to improve in many areas. I can play both wide in a back four and in a 3-4-3. If I'm good at attacking, I can also be good at defending. I hope to make a good contribution to the team.' 'I'm a very attacking player; I have a lot of work to do and I still have a lot to improve on. I like playing wide; I can play in a back four or a 3-4-3, always playing wide. As I always say, if I'm good at attacking, I can also be good at defending, and vice versa. That's why I hope to make a good contribution.' '43 is the number worn by a great player like Dejan Petković, but when you come into the first team from the youth ranks, you don't choose a number; Flamengo draws lots and assigns you one. My first number was 46, but the following year I switched to 43. After I got 43, I started to grow steadily, so I continued to wear it and even got it tattooed on my neck and leg, along with a lucky symbol. For me, it's a lucky number.' 'My teammates? Paulo sent me a message, asked me how I was, told me he was waiting for me here and to message him if I needed anything. When I read it, I jumped and started shouting around the house, to my wife: 'Dybala sent me a message!' He's a champion, I'm a big fan of his. I spoke to him, and he told me to message him if I needed anything when I arrived. I thanked him.' 'In Brazil, the term 'crazy fans' is used a lot. Roma's fans remind me a lot of Flamengo's. The fans are incredibly passionate, and today I saw it at the airport, I repeat, at 6:10 on a Sunday morning. There were so many people there, people who love this club so much and want the best for it. That's why the message I can send to Roma fans is that I will always give my all. When I can't get there with quality, I'll put in the desire and determination; that's what I've learned. Forza Roma!' 'It's an honor to wear the shirt these players wore. People like Cafu and Maicon are a source of inspiration for me, so I'm very happy to wear this shirt and hope that one day someone can take inspiration from me too.'
Yahoo
a day ago
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Hojlund remains on Roma's radar as Dovbyk alternative
The future of Artem Dovbyk remains uncertain as questions have been raised regarding the striker's place in Gasperini's team. In recent days, reports have come out linking Dovbyk with a move to Besiktas. According to Leggo, the Ukrainian has also caught the attention of several Premier League clubs. The newspaper adds that Roma are open to Dovbyk's sale for a sum of 35 million euros. With Dovbyk potentially out the door, Roma would focus on Rasmus Hojlund, writes the newspaper. The Manchester United striker would be keen on the idea of a return to Serie A.
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a day ago
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Hermoso convinces Gasperini
Mario Hermoso could end up staying at Roma. The Spanish defender recently returned from his loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen and was integrated into the team's preseason training camp with Gian Piero Gasperini at the helm. As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, despite initial doubts regarding his condition and future, Hermoso has been able to impress the veteran technician. An unexpected turn of events for the Spaniard, coming off a difficult six months and a loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen, but still tied to Roma until 2027 and endowed with the charisma that Gasperini needs. For now, therefore, timid interest from La Liga and Turkey for the former Atlético Madrid player has been put on hold. On Thursday, against Cannes at the Tre Fontane, Hermoso will have another chance to confirm his status.
Irish Examiner
2 days ago
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- Irish Examiner
'We must get to know Evan and exploit his depth' - Roma boss praises early Ferguson impact
AS Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini has urged his players to avail of Evan Ferguson's strengths after the Irishman made an explosive start to his loan spell with the Serie A giants. The striker followed up his four-goal blitz on his first outing against UniPomezia by grabbing the solitary strike in Saturday's 1-0 pre-season friendly against Kaiserslautern. Ferguson (20) displayed his poacher's instincts by forcing defender Maxwell Gyamfi and goalkeeper Julian Krahl into a muddle, allowing him to stroke the ball into an empty net at a packed Fritz-Walter-Stadion in Germany. A Kaiserslautern basta un gol di Evan ☘️ Gli highlights ▶️ — AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) July 26, 2025 Roma face Cannes on Thursday, Lens on Saturday before two further warm-up games await in England next week against Aston Villa (Wednesday) and Everton (Saturday). The schedule has been devised by new manager Gasperini, geared towards the league opener against Bologna on August 23 at Stadio Olimpico. Gasperini is rebuilding the team in the same way he sculpted Atalanta into Europa League winners last year. His loan capture from Brighton and Hove Albion is at the centrepiece of his blueprint, heightening the necessity to utilise his natural traits of athleticism and application. 'Ferguson is a player who presses and can create these chances,' said the 67-year-old veteran boss, offering his impressions so far. 'If you win the ball high up the pitch, you have good chances of scoring. We need to get to know Evan and exploit his depth. In some situations, we could have looked for him more. 'We need to get used to involving the strikers a bit more, but that's something I'll work on during the games.' As satisfied as Gasperini was with the firepower provided by the Meath man, he's demanded additional resources to bolster his attack. All 4 goals from Evan Ferguson today 🟡🔴 — 🇮🇪 (@EireVideos) July 24, 2025 'It's just the reality, and we can't be hypocrites about this,' he said, connecting with the expectations of fans for a season competing on the domestic and European stage. "Coaches always want things done, because otherwise, why do we even prepare if half the team leaves? This concerns everyone, but that's how it is. "I hope that what we have in mind can be achieved. I know it takes more than a month, but I don't know how long because the transfer market never meets the coaches' schedule. "It would be nice to achieve what I and the club have in mind."
