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Roma Overhauls Sporting Leadership with Massara Return and Gasperini Appointment

The club plans to build a Champions League–caliber squad through transfers shaped by strict financial fair play rules

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Overview

  • Ricky Massara has officially returned as director sportivo, citing pride in rejoining Roma and backing the Friedkins’ pursuit of silverware.
  • Gian Piero Gasperini will take charge as head coach, tasked with instilling an exacting philosophy and clear identity.
  • Claudio Ranieri will shift into a key management role, serving as a link to the club’s traditions and supporting the technical setup.
  • The club faces a June 30 deadline to offload players such as Paredes and Shomurodov to meet UEFA financial fair play requirements ahead of new signings.
  • Roma plans to build on its second-half resurgence by adding sustainable, functional players to challenge for Champions League qualification.