Roma will play Matchday 3 of the Champions League league season tomorrow at the Stadio Olimpico against Slovan Bratislava.
After losing 3-4 to Real Madrid and drawing 1-1 at Fenerbahce, the Giallorossi need a win to move up the table.
Gasperini will have Malen back, who missed the last league match due to suspension, and hopes to call up Paulo Dybala.
The Argentine striker is recovering from a muscle strain that prevented him from playing in Castro and Lulli's 2-0 victory over Genoa.
Paulo Dybala could be sitting alongside Castro, who is expected to return to the bench.

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Roma open the Champions League campaign with a creditable 1-1 draw away to Fenerbahce, as Bryan Cristante's opener was cancelled out by Archie Brown.
The Giallorossi returned to the tournament after seven years and coming off three consecutive Serie A victories. Only Lorenzo Pellegrini was still out of action. Devyne Rensch was back, with Donyell Malen, Paulo Dybala and Matias Soulé.
Fenerbahce's last Champions League proper game was 18 years ago, but Matteo Guendouzi was suspended after insulting French fans during the fiery play-off with Lyon. Jayden Oosterwolde and Marco Asensio were injured, with ex-Serie A players Milan Skriniar, Romelu Lukaku and Mert Muldur in the squad, plus Mason Greenwood, who chose the Turkish side over Roma this summer.
See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 10: A TIFO of Frankenstein's Monster is displayed by fans as players of AS Roma line up before the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Fenerbahce SK and AS Roma at Fenerbahce Sükrü Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on September 10, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images)

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Good news for Roma on the eve of their match against Atalanta.
Paulo Dybala trained regularly with the group in today's session, thus increasing his chances of being called up and playing in tomorrow night's match at the Stadio Olimpico.
The Argentine striker, who was reported to be suffering from fatigue yesterday, responded positively to today's session.
His condition will, however, be monitored until the last minute: as reported by Sky Sport, Gian Piero Gasperini has scheduled another training session for tomorrow at 11:30 a.m., which will allow a final ***** sment of the Giallorossi's number 21.

#session #good #paulo #dybala

Franco Mastantuono explains why he realised Fiorentina was 'perfect' to flourish on loan from Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho's advice, and admiring Paulo Dybala and Gabriel Batistuta.
The Argentina international was a sensation when Real Madrid invested €45m to buy him from River Plate in 2025, but with very little opportunity for regular playing time, it was decided to send him out on loan.
There were several alternative clubs interested in using the teenager, but he picked Fiorentina.
FLORENCE, ITALY – AUGUST 14: Franco Mastantuono of ACF Fiorentina of ACF Fiorentina reacts during warm-up prior during of the Coppa Italia match between of ACF Fiorentina and Benevento Calcio at Artemio Franchi on August 14, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
"I thought about Serie A, a competitive league that has always attracted me, the importance of the club and the many Argentines who wrote history here," Mastantuono told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

#fiorentina #franco #august

From Atalanta to Roma, from the transfer market to Scudetto dreams, passing through Dybala, Malen, Mora, and the Champions League.
Gian Piero Gasperini opens up about his career in a long interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, on the eve of the match against his past. An inevitably special reunion: "We parted ways with Atalanta at the right time. Tomorrow will be like a lover reuniting with his ex, but Roma has given me new goals. I'm happy here."
Gasperini has also been captivated by the capital: "The most beautiful thing I've seen is the Sistine Chapel, but the tomb of St. Peter also moved me."
Meanwhile, he's enjoying a team that started strong and an atmosphere that has started to dream again.
Cristante and Pellegrini have spoken openly about the Scudetto and the Circus Maximus, but the coach has no intention of dampening their enthusiasm: "You can never stifle dreams. The important thing is knowing that, when the alarm goes off, reality is something else. Then, if you live reality the right way, you can also make it match your dreams."

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Roma and Atalanta face off this Saturday at the Stadio Olimpico in Serie A.
Roma have picked up 6 points and currently lie in 1st position. Last time out, Gian Piero Gasperini's team triumphed 0-4 against Lecce (Serie A 2026/27).
Atalanta have 6 points to their name this season and occupy 5th position in the table. In their last match, Maurizio Sarri's team prevailed 1-0 against Bologna (Serie A 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
Roma: Mile Svilar, Daniele Ghilardi, Gianluca Mancini, Mario Hermoso, Nahuel Molina, Bryan Cristante, Manu Koné, Wesley França, Matìas Soulé, Donyell Malen, Paulo Dybala

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With just under 12 hours left before the transfer window closes, Roma are searching for a left winger to complete Gasperini's attack.
The Grugliasco-born coach, satisfied after the 0-4 win over Lecce, is looking for another player with different characteristics who can raise the bar for his attack, spearheaded by Malen and Dybala.
In recent hours, after failing to secure Leweling's opening midfielder despite an agreement between Roma and Stuttgart, Gudmundsson has been linked with the option.
The Fiorentina striker finished last season with 2,782 minutes of play, 10 goals and 6 ***** ists, in all competitions. The 1997-born player is leaving Fiorentina just hours before the transfer window closes.
As Alfredo Pedullà reports, if the player moves to the capital, he won't wear the Giallorossi jersey, as he isn't part of the club's plans.

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Making his debut as a starter, then coming off the bench and scoring his first goal for the Giallorossi.
Rodrigo Mora has already made his mark, displaying great quality and already earning praise from Gasperini, who seems to be raving about him.
After the victory against Lecce, the young Portuguese gave his first TV interview: "I want to continue like this, it was kind of the dream I wanted to start with. Last year didn't go as I expected, now I want to continue like this."
"It's a dream to play with Dybala, I've been following him since I was a kid. I even tried to give him an ******* ist, it's wonderful to play with players like that. And also with Malen, who scored five goals in two games."
"Gasperini? He was one of the reasons I came here, he was decisive in my choice. He wanted a player with my characteristics. I want to continue like this with him."

#want #continue #wanted #making

After their 4-0 opening-day victory against Fiorentina, Roma are eager to confirm their form at 6:00 PM at the Via del Mare against Eusebio Di Francesco's Lecce.
Gian Piero Gasperini will certainly start with the Dybala-Malen pairing, with Mora ahead of Soulè for the third-choice attack. The other contender is on the right flank: Lulli or Molina?
The 2007-born player, who trained in the Giallorossi youth system, is expected to be retained, with the former Atletico Madrid player possibly coming on during the match.
In fact, Roma could take the field in Lecce with the same team that won 4-0 against Fiorentina.

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At the Olimpico on Saturday, August 24, Roma put together a display that went further than the usual opening-day adrenaline: dominant possession and chance creation that kept coming, while Fiorentina struggled to build anything resembling a move.
Possession sat at 61% for the hosts against 39% for Fiorentina, which is more than can be said for the shot counts, where the numbers moved around depending on who was counting. Shots on target were the clearest gap: seven for Roma against a single one from Fiorentina all afternoon. Roma also completed nearly twice as many passes as their visitors and won the aerial battle comfortably, 9 duels to 3. What stood out more than any single number was the shape of the pressing: wing backs pushing forward with real consistency and a high line that didn't switch off even when the ball looked lost, closer to the front-foot version of Gasperini's football than the more cautious, results-first team we mostly saw for long stretches last season.
One match isn't enough to declare a tactical shift official, but when what you watched lines up with what little hard data holds steady across sources, the signal still carries some weight.
Malen and Dybala are already speaking the same language
Donyell Malen closed the game with a hat-trick, in the 27th, 52nd and 60th minutes, and every single goal came from a Paulo Dybala ****** ist. One player supplying all three ****** ists for a Serie A hat-trick is rarer than you'd think: the last time it happened was May 2, 2021, when Rodrigo Palacio scored a treble for Bologna against Fiorentina off three ****** ists from Emanuel Vignato, in a game that finished 3-3. Malen walked off with a perfect 10.0 Sofascore rating after just 68 minutes, subbed before full time because there was nothing left to prove.

#malen #single #possession #last

Roma is working to provide Gian Piero Gasperini with an attacking winger to complement the lineup of Dybala, Soulé, Mora, and Pellegrini, while excluding the three central attackers Malen, Castro, and Vaz.
A key player is still missing; the lack of a left winger with the ability to sprint at pace is palpable. D'Amico's eyes are on Malick Fofana and Gittens.
Gasp is confident that the Friedkins have been convinced to make one last effort, but there are no significant progress signs for either the Lyon or Chelsea winger. However, beware of potential surprises.
Gian Piero Gasperini expects another striker from the current transfer window, which ends on September 1st at 8:00 PM.
As Corriere della Sera reports, sporting director Tony D'Amico is keeping in mind an alternative, which he has been quietly working on, in addition to Gittens and Fofana.

#piero #gittens #dybala #soul

Roma stars Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala were the standout performers in Serie A round 1, but Italian players left their mark as well, especially Pio Esposito, Antonio Vergara and Davide Frattesi.
The opening round of the 2026-27 Serie A campaign is in the history books, with all the top clubs in Italy's top flight securing victories.
ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on August 24, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
DORTMUND, GERMANY – AUGUST 15: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma runs with the ball during the pre-season friendly match between Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma at Signal Iduna Park on August 15, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
Roma's 4-0 win over Fiorentina on Monday was the last game of Week 1 and featured the weekend's absolute best players: Dybala and Malen. The latter scored a hat-trick, inspired by three ****** ists from La Joya.

#donyell #paulo

Borussia Dortmund warmed up for next weekend's Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup against Bayern Munich with a 2-2 home friendly draw with Roma on Saturday.
After the new Dortmund squad was presented to fans before kick-off, those in the almost sold-out stadium were treated to an open match with plenty of chances at both ends.
The game began with two early blows for Dortmund. Argentinian Paulo Dybala gave the Italians an early lead with a left-footed shot from close range. A short time later, Bryan Cristante made it 2-0 with a header from a corner.
Julian Ryerson's goal in the 12th minute and Serhou Guirassy's strike in the 28th then made it 2-2 for the home side.
Dortmund's first competitive test of the new season awaits next Saturday. The Black and Yellows, Bundesliga runners-up last term, host double winners Bayern in the Super Cup.

#super #saturday #next

Roma surged into an early 2-0 lead away to Borussia Dortmund with Paulo Dybala and Bryan Cristante, but were pegged back 2-2 and Nahuel Molina made his debut.
The summer had been largely dismal, including heavy defeats to Cardiff City and Brighton, so Gian Piero Gasperini wanted to see a very different attitude in their last test.
Wesley was injured and new signing Nahuel Molina on the bench, but otherwise it was a strong starting XI in Dortmund. The hosts started Italy internationals Luca Reggiani and Samuele Inacio.
DORTMUND, GERMANY – AUGUST 15: Samuele Inacio of Borussia Dortmund is challenged by Bryan Cristante (L) and Emanuele Lulli of AS Roma (R) during the pre-season friendly match between Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma at Signal Iduna Park on August 15, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
It took only a handful of minutes for Roma to take the lead at Signal Iduna Park, as an initial cross from the right was charged down, allowing Dybala to drill home the rebound from a tricky angle.

#dortmund #bryan #samuele

Borussia Dortmund held to a 2-2 draw at home against AS Roma on Saturday. All four goals were scored inside the first half-hour as Niko Kovac's side came from a two-goal deficit to avoid defeat in front of home fans at Signal Iduna Park (Westfalenstadion).
Paulo Dybala put the visitors ahead before **** isting Bryan Cristante's goal from a corner-kick delivery in the 9th minute. On his first appearance back from an injury he suffered at the World Cup, Julian Ryerson did the same in the next 20 minutes.
The Norwegian scored from close range after fellow World Cup participant Daniel Svensson's cutback in the 12th minute. Serhou Guirassy equalized for Dortmund from Ryerson's typical set-piece delivery.
The hosts had the best chances for the rest of the game, but they were unable to find a winning goal. Konstantinos Karetsas, Joane Gadou, Justin Lerma, Kauã Prates and Takato Yamamoto all made their home debuts as Dortmund introduced the new players to the fans before kickoff.
While FC Bayern will play against Heidenheim in midweek, Dortmund's next game will be against the Rekordmeister in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup.

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Roma have been busy on and off the pitch, confirming Marash **** bulla's departure and tying down Lorenzo Pellegrini to a new contract, while Bryan Cristante moved to defuse talk of a training-camp bust-up with Paulo Dybala.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, **** bulla's exit is now official: the defender joins Rayo Vallecano on a loan with an option to buy, returning to LaLiga after previous spells with Espanyol and Mallorca.
He leaves having made 68 appearances across four seasons and played his part in Roma's 2022 Conference League triumph.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 19: Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on March 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
The bigger boost for Gian Piero Gasperini concerns Pellegrini. The club captain has signed a contract extension until 2027 after recovering from injury, with only the official announcement outstanding, expected in the coming hours.

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After Santiago Castro, Roma intends to make two more signings to raise the level of the attacking line available to Gasperini.
The Grugliasco-born coach was clear in his press conference: "Right now, as wingers, we have Soulé and Dybala. And that's it. So I expect two players in that position."
The dream remains Nusa, one of the most sought-after prospects at Trigoria, but the gap with Leipzig, who also sold Diomande to Real Madrid for more than €100 million, remains wide.
The deal is an uphill battle, which is why D'Amico is currently exploring alternatives that are currently top secret. Enquiries are also underway for Ezzalzouli and Schade.
In recent days, Roma has made inquiries about Ezzalzouli and Schade to improve their attack. As Il Tempo reports, both have fallen through due to their elevated costs.

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AC Milan's Serie A campaign begins on 23 August, with an away trip to face Ignazio Abate's Torino. One curious statistic links the Rossoneri's last three league visits to Turin: each match featured a penalty. Yet AC Milan only came away victorious when the spot-kick was awarded to the opposition, in one of football's many quirks. The sequence began in February 2025. Torino took the lead through an own goal before referee Simone Sozza awarded AC Milan a first-half penalty. Christian Pulisic stepped up, but Milinković-Savić produced an excellent save. Despite creating numerous chances and eventually finding an equaliser, the Rossoneri ultimately fell to a 2-1 defeat.
A different outcome followed a few months later, in early October 2025, when referee Marco Guida pointed to the spot during Juventus vs AC Milan with the score still goalless. Once again, Pulisic took the penalty, but his effort drifted narrowly wide, and the match finished 0-0. Two months later, it was back to Turin once more. Early in the game between Torino and AC Milan, referee Chiffi awarded a penalty to the hosts. Vlašić converted to give Torino the lead, but after a dramatic and eventful contest, the Rossoneri fought back to secure a 3-2 victory. The penalty spot has also featured prominently in Mike Maignan's summer, who began his World Cup campaign by saving Erling Strand Larsen's penalty in France's victory over Norway. Before that save on the world stage, Maignan had already denied Dybala and Çalhanoğlu from the spot in Serie A, while the only players to beat him were Pellegrini (Roma) and Vlašić (Torino, twice).
The new AC Milan 2026/27 Home Kit is available: buy it now!

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Roma and Adidas have today unveiled the new home shirt for the 2026/27 season.
The kit keeps the club’s traditional red base, combined with classic yellow details.
Roma’s historic crest returns over the heart as the central element of the design. On the back of the collar, the message “Con tutte le nostre forze” appears, a direct nod to the connection between the club, the players and the fans.
Paulo Dybala has been chosen to present it to the fans as the leading face of the new Giallorossi season.
For now, the shirt’s official competitive debut has not been confirmed, although it is expected to be worn for the first time during pre-season. Roma are thus continuing their image refresh ahead of the new campaign.

#dybala #today

The wait is over: Paulo Dybala will continue playing for Roma.
As confirmed by both Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano, the Argentine signed his new contract with the club earlier last night.
After weeks of intense negotiations between Roma and the player's entourage, Dybala is now set to extend his time in the Italian capital.
The only thing missing is the official announcement which is expected to be made soon within the coming hours.

Paulo Dybala is set to put pen to paper on a new Roma contract today, ending any uncertainty over the Argentine's future in the capital.
The playmaker had reached the end of his previous deal, and his signature will formally restore his status as a Roma player after a spell as a free agent.
The agreement runs for a single season, with no option for a further year attached, according to the Corriere dello Sport.
Dybala had initially hoped for a longer commitment, but an improved salary, worth close to €3 million net plus bonuses, bridged the gap and left both parties satisfied.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma in action during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 18, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Roma is preparing to officially announce several contract renewals.
The training camp at Trigoria will begin on Monday, and Gasperini will officially begin his second season as Roma coach.
Among the coach's requests were the retention of Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Zeki Celik. Gianluca Mancini is in the clear.
Surprisingly, given that his contract with the Roman club expires on June 30, 2027, the third extension, following the new agreement with La Joya and the Turkish full-back, will be that of Roma's number 23. This comes before Lorenzo Pellegrini's contract renewal.
Lorenzo Pellegrini may start his training camp with Roma late.

Paulo Dybala is ready to begin a new season with Roma.
The Argentine star will join the training camp at Trigoria on Monday, July 13, to begin preparing for his resurgence in the Giallorossi jersey.
The number 21 suffered several physical issues last season that prevented him from being available to Gasperini, who is banking heavily on his talent.
After weeks of negotiations, "La Joya" is finally ready to sign a contract renewal with the Roman club. The player will return to the capital tomorrow and is poised for a season of stardom.
As Corriere dello Sport reports, Paulo Dybala will sign his contract renewal today, tying him to Roma for one season with no options for a further year, with a net salary of close to €3 million plus bonuses.

June 30 is upon us and a list of 49 Serie A players are set to become available on free transfers by the end of the day, none more prominent than Juventus's Dusan Vlahovic, for whom a new deal appears increasingly unlikely.
19 out of the 20 clubs competing in the 2026-27 Serie A season have at least one player into the final day of their contracts on Tuesday – Atalanta are the only side with none.
Some clubs remain in talks over extensions, such as Roma with the likes of Paulo Dybala and Zeki Celik, or Inter with Henrikh Mkhitaryan, but for Vlahovic, the situation remains less clear.
Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali confirmed on Monday that he has 'never' spoken to Vlahovic about a contract extension, but added that "Anything is possible in football, there can be possibilities tomorrow that do not exist tomorrow. He's a great player but today, he's not in our thoughts."
LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on May 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

These are crucial days for Roma’s present and future.
From today, there are three weeks to go until the Giallorossi’s next training camp, and Celik, Dybala, and Pellegrini (all with expiring contracts) are officially unsure whether they will be able to attend.
The next few hours will be crucial in finalizing the new agreements.
Gasperini has made a personal commitment and would like to build on the core team that helped him reach the Champions League in his first attempt as Roma coach.
Celik is expected to sign for just under €3 million net, Pellegrini’s agent will meet with D’Amico shortly, and a deal is expected for Dybala.

The arrival of Tony D’Amico could represent a turning point in the negotiations for Paulo Dybala’s contract renewal.
The Argentine’s contract expires in just nine days, and Roma must speed up the process to prevent the situation from dragging on further.
According to Il Tempo, the appointment of the new sporting director will allow the club to accelerate negotiations.
D’Amico will be able to directly support the owners in negotiations, personally handling one of the most important issues on the table for the Giallorossi. Optimism is filtering through from both sides, and it seems only a matter of time.
The shared desire remains to move forward together, even if the decisive step towards a final agreement is still missing.

Paulo Dybala's contract extension with Roma seems imminent, but the final agreeement hasn't arrived yet.
Until then, numerous clubs will be trying to convince the Giallorossi's number 21 to leave Trigoria after four years.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Luciano Spalletti's Juventus is reportedly among the teams making moves for the Argentine star.
The Bianconeri, who will compete in the Europa League next year, are dreaming of a return for "La Joya" to Turin.
The Old Lady is looking for a quality and experienced player to add to its attacking roster, and the left-footed player from Laguna Larga would be welcomed by coach Luciano Spalletti.