Roma Transfer Strategy Shifts Under Incoming Coach Gasperini

Gian Piero Gasperini has quietly taken his first steps as Roma’s next head coach, even before the club has made it official. The experienced tactician, still under contract with Atalanta, arrived in Rome under the radar and immediately got to work. One of his first significant meetings was with Claudio Ranieri, a key advisor for the Friedkin ownership, where discussions focused on squad assessment and transfer strategy. With several moving parts and a number of contracts to evaluate, Gasperini’s early involvement signals an urgent desire to reshape the team’s competitive structure.

The transition from Atalanta to Roma is still in process, but preparations for the upcoming campaign are already underway. Gasperini is expected to bring elements of his trusted backroom staff, including long-time assistant Tullio Gritti and renowned fitness coach Mimmo Borrelli. However, there’s also room for continuity, with some of Ranieri’s existing team likely to remain in place. This blend of familiar and new personnel could prove crucial in managing both player relationships and tactical shifts ahead of the summer training camp in England.

On the transfer front, the Giallorossi are setting their sights on defensive reinforcements. Marseille’s Leonardo Balerdi and Bologna’s Jhon Lucumì are among the prime candidates, although both come with challenges—Balerdi’s price tag exceeds €30 million, and Lucumì’s contract situation may require swift negotiation. Gasperini also has interest in players he previously worked with, including Bayer Leverkusen’s Odilon Kossounou. With Roma’s backline in flux and several defenders set to return from loan, careful decisions will be key.

Offensively, Roma are casting a wide net as they consider reshaping the forward line. The club continues to monitor Joshua Sargent from Norwich and Stuttgart’s towering forward Woltemade, though the latter’s valuation sits around €40 million. Despite Tammy Abraham returning from loan, his high wages and recent injuries may see him moved on. Other names in the mix include Lorenzo Lucca and Nikola Krstovic—more budget-friendly options with room to grow.

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