AS Roma hosts Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday in what would be their first Serie A league match of the new season.
Gian Piero Gasperini's squad will look to continue their good form from last season, when they directly qualified for the UCL, and go one step further this time and aim for the league ***** le.
Date: Monday, 24th August.
Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Roma.

#olimpico #season #fiorentina #serie

AC Milan travel to the Stadio Olimpico to open their Serie A season against Torino on Sunday.
The Rossoneri arrive with mixed but exciting form heading into Rúben Amorim's first competitive match in charge. They ended pre-season on a high with a 4-2 win over Manchester United, though that result came after a heavy 3-0 loss to Chelsea. Milan's end to last season was inconsistent — they lost seven of their final 13 league games — so making a statement in the opener is a priority.
Amorim starts his 2026/27 campaign with some selection problems. Star winger Rafael Leão is out with a recent muscle strain, and forward Santi Giménez is sidelined by an ankle sprain.
Still, club-record signing Gonçalo Ramos is fit and expected to lead the line. New summer signing Mario Gila is available to make his competitive debut, likely joining Strahinja Pavlović in Amorim's preferred three-man defence.
Samuel Chukwueze looks set to keep his energetic pre-season role as a right wing-back, while veteran Luka Modrić will bring experience and control through midfield as Milan chase a convincing start.

#signing

The wait is over; in two days, Roma will take to the field at the Olimpico. The Giallorossi's first opponent of the season will be Fiorentina, who have undergone a revamped squad.
On the eve of the match against the Lilies, Gian Piero Gasperini held his first press conference of the season. In addition to the match presentation, the coach also addressed the transfer market.
The coach began by listing the players: "Numerically, something is missing. We don't have the capacity to have 23 players on the squad, especially for the Champions League. We have two free slots. Four players have arrived; Molina is an important player coming off the World Cup final and has come in to replace Celik. Dovbyk left and was replaced by Castro. Koulierakis is an addition; we needed a backup for Hermoso. Finally, Rodrigo Mora arrived, but El Shaarawy, Venturino, and others have left."
"Players with a great desire to join Roma have arrived; Castro took the train just to come. Salaries have been lowered to meet our needs. We have 10 days left, and we hope to complete everything."
Roma, like Fiorentina, have chosen to focus on young players. The coach expressed his thoughts on this matter: "Often, focusing on young players is a necessary path, but it can have its advantages. As for Mora, he has a lot of experience despite his young age. He was an investment by the owners with a view to the future, but I can't give him too much responsibility, being a 2007 player; he needs to follow certain steps. He has all the characteristics to emerge."

#players #coach #fiorentina

Roma will host Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday at 8:45 PM for the first matchday of the season.
Gian Piero Gasperini will also be able to rely on his four summer signings: Castro, Mora, Molina, and Koulierakis.
The Grugliasco-born coach has also recovered Wesley, who trained with the group yesterday, and Pisilli. The Brazilian winger has overcome his ankle problem and will be fully available to the coach.
On the right flank, Molina will make his debut for the Giallorossi.
The Argentine will likely not be the only signing to start.

#molina #stadio #piero

Roma will return to the pitch in two days to play their first Serie A matchday at the Stadio Olimpico against Fiorentina.
Gian Piero Gasperini will be able to count on four new players: Castro, Mora, Molina, and Koulierakis.
The Portuguese attacking midfielder and the Argentine winger could start, while the other two will likely have the option to come on during the match.
Meanwhile, the final days of the transfer window are heating up, with players closing in and others being ruled out.
Among them is Inter's Luis Henrique.

#days #stadio #gian #gasperini

Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by Luca Lipani of US Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
The Torino midfielder has remained on Celtic's radar throughout the summer, despite recent suggestions that a deal for the 22-year-old was becoming increasingly difficult.
However, a fresh report from Italy claims the Hoops have not abandoned their interest and could return with a stronger proposal if Martin O'Neill guides his side into the Champions League phase.
That possibility has moved significantly closer following Celtic's impressive 3-0 victory over LASK at Parkhead in the first leg of their play-off.
Italian journalist Giacomo Morandin reports that the financial windfall from Champions League qualification could allow Celtic to intensify their pursuit of the Lithuania international.

#league #gvidas #luca

Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by Luca Lipani of US Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
The 22-year-old has emerged as one of the Hoops' main midfield targets following Arne Engels' £22million move to West Ham United over the weekend.
However, Celtic may now have to fend off Premier League interest if they are to bring the Lithuania international to Glasgow.
According to Europacalcio, Crystal Palace have set their sights on Gineitis and could soon open negotiations over a potential move.
Torino's asking price has been reported at between £8million and £12million, while Red Bull Salzburg are also actively interested, with Danny Rohl understood to be an admirer. Anderlecht have also reportedly made their interest known.

#million #gineitis #sassuolo #interest

Champions League Play-Offs, a win against Real Madrid, a Supercoppa triumph. A lot happened in the week of August 10-16 in Lazio history, as we also remember Claudio Garella.
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2002Venue: White Hart Lane, LondonFixture: Tottenham Hotspur Lazio 2-2Lazio again concede early but come back from two goals down to draw at White Hart Lane.
Date: Sunday, August 12, 1990Venue: Estadio Municipal, La Línea de la ConcepciónFixture: Real Madrid Lazio 1-1 (4-6 on pens), Ciudad de la Línea TrophyLazio win prestigious trophy by beating Real Madrid on penalties
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2003Venue: Stadio Olimpico, RomeFixture: Lazio Benfica 3-1, Champions League Play-OffA tough game in uncomfortable heat, but Lazio take two-goal lead to Portugal thanks to Corradi, Fiore and Mihajlovic
Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022Venue: Stadio Olimpico, RomeFixture: Lazio Bologna 2-1Down to 10 men from the early minutes of the game and losing 1-0 the Biancocelesti managed to overturn the result thanks to yet another goal from Immobile and a Bologna own goal prompted by Lazzari.

#lazio #goal #champions #play

Aston Villa are now in talks for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki at €35m including add-ons, after PSG pulled out in protest at additional commission, so Juventus regain Emiliano Martinez hope.
The situation on the goalkeeper front has suddenly been turned completely on its head with one huge development this afternoon.
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Zion Suzuki of Parma Calcio 1913 controls the ball during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Parma Calcio 1913 at Stadio Olimpico on October 29, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Just as Paris Saint-Germain were scheduling the medical tests for Suzuki, transfer pundit Fabrice Hawkins revealed that the player's agents demanded extra commission that hadn't been part of the agreement.
This infuriated the Champions League winners, who walked away and pledged not to go back on their position as a matter of principle.

#october #calcio

Inter outcast Davide Frattesi is reportedly on the verge of joining Lazio on a season-long loan. According to Calciomercato, the Italian midfielder is set to sign for the Biancocelesti after the Lega Serie A unblocked his move to the Stadio Olimpico.
Frattesi has been on the fringes at the Giuseppe Meazza over the last two years. However, Inter refused to let him join Atletico Madrid last summer as Cristian Chivu vowed to help the former Sassuolo man reignite his career in Lombardy.
Chivu failed to live up to his pre-season promise, handing the 26-year-old just three Serie A starts in 2025/26. Tired of playing second fiddle to Nicolo Barella, Frattesi requested the transfer at the end of last season, and Inter are about to grant his wish.
Roma and Juventus had been keen on Frattesi, but the player is now one step away from joining Lazio.
Frattesi's contract at Meazza runs out next summer. Therefore, time is not on Inter's side, as they must find a way to cash in on their unsettled star quickly. Allowing him to move to Lazio on loan will reportedly pour around €5 million into the club's coffers.

#frattesi #meazza

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.

#league #rome #march

Reports in Italy claim that Everton have expressed an interest in signing Douglas Luiz from Juventus this summer, but the Brazilian is adamant that he still has a part to play under Luciano Spalletti and is determined to prove his worth to the Bianconeri supporters.
Douglas Luiz joined Juventus in a €50m deal from Aston Villa in the summer of 2024, but despite an impressive string of performances in the Premier League prior to his Serie A switch, the Brazilian struggled to replicate the same form in Italy.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Douglas Luiz of Juventus is challenged by Karol Linetty of Torino during the Serie A match between Torino and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
In the end, he made just 19 Serie A appearances across his first season, averaging just 27 minutes of action per outing.
After a disappointing first season in Turin, Douglas Luiz left Juventus to join Nottingham Forest on loan with an option to buy, but after making just eight appearances in the first half of the 2025-26 season, that loan deal was cut short and the Brazilian would go on to return to Aston Villa for the remainder of the season.

#italy

The Corriere della Sera newspaper claims Inter are keeping a tight leash on spending because Oaktree are preparing to sell the Serie A club.
Oaktree had provided a loan to previous owners Suning, and when the Chinese company failed to keep up repayments, the team was effectively repossessed in the summer of 2024.
It always seemed to be the plan for the American investment fund to get Inter back on track, bring down their debts and boost revenue, so that it could be sold on at a profit down the line.
According to the Corriere della Sera newspaper, that time is fast approaching, because it is reported Oaktree are starting the process of finding buyers.
ROME, ITALY – MAY 13: Ceo of FC Internazionale Giuseppe Marotta celebrates with team after winning the Coppa Italia final match between SS Lazio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on May 13, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

#oaktree #italy #internazionale #Newspaper

Donyell Malen said it would be 'a dream' to win the Scudetto with Roma, explains he's 'not jealous' of Aston Villa winning the Europa League, and tried to talk Crysencio Summerville into a move.
The striker made an astonishing impact on Italian football when he arrived from Aston Villa in January, scoring 14 goals in just 18 competitive games.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates a goal 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)
Considering that was just with six months, could he aim to become the first Roma player since Edin Dzeko a decade ago to be Serie A Capocannoniere?
"I hope so, but I want to focus on improving week by week, then we'll see how many goals I manage to score," Malen told Il Messaggero newspaper.

#malen #donyell #aston

More details are emerging on Matias Soulé, as it's believed Roma want €30m plus €2m add-ons to make a sale, with the player proposed to Milan.
The Argentine is not part of Gian Piero Gasperini's plans this season, and with the arrival of Santiago Castro from Bologna, will have even less chance of playing time.
It has been said by several sources in recent weeks that Soulé and his agent have been shopping him around to various European clubs, with a particular focus on staying in Serie A for Milan.
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Matias Soule of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
The asking price had originally been €40m with some Saudi Pro League teams ready to pay, but the player never opened up to the idea of this transfer.

#serie #rome

Bologna have officially announced their signing of centre-forward Artem Dovbyk on loan with an option to buy from Roma, following the news that Santiago Castro has moved in the opposite direction on a permanent transfer.
Recent reports indicate that Bologna have agreed to pay a fee of €3m to take Dovbyk on loan for the 2026-27 season and that they will have an option to make the transfer permanent for a further cost of €18m.
This move has gone through on the same day that Castro's move from Bologna to Roma was confirmed: The Giallorossi have signed the Argentine at a cost of €35m plus bonuses, with a 10% sell-on clause also included.
This marks the end of a two-year spell at the Stadio Olimpico for Dovbyk. The Ukrainian had joined in a €38m deal from Girona in the summer of 2024, following a 2023-24 season that saw him claim top scorer status in LaLiga.
Despite netting 12 goals from 32 appearances in his first season in Rome, Dovbyk's 2025-26 season was massively derailed by injury and fitness issues, which limited him to just 14 league outings across the season.

#bologna #option #following #transfer

Multiple reports confirm Roma are in negotiations for Wolfsburg defender Konstantinos Koulierakis, who was also linked with Crystal Palace, while Anass Salah-Eddine is close to Olympiacos.
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – JANUARY 24: Konstantinos Koulierakis of Wolfsburg in action during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and Holstein Kiel at Volkswagen Arena on January 24, 2025 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
According to Teleradiostereo, Fabrizio Romano and Alfredo Pedullà, the talks are in progress between the two clubs, and the player eager to make the move to the Stadio Olimpico.
The centre-back is 22 years old and already has 22 senior caps for Greece under his belt.
Crystal Palace had shown interest this summer, while Inter were linked last year.

#palace #germany

The dates, kick-off times and venues for all of Italy’s upcoming Nations League fixtures have been confirmed, including a re-match against World Cup semi-finalists France in San Siro.
While discussions over a new head coach for the Italy national team continue – Andrea Pirlo now looking like the frontrunner after missing out on Pep Guardiola – preparations for the upcoming Nations League campaign are underway.
The Azzurri are in Nations League Group A with Belgium, Turkey and France and will face all three nations home and away between September and November.
Italy’s Nations League campaign will begin with a visit from Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on September 25, before jetting out to take on Turkey in Bursa three days later.
Italy will be hoping for a repeat of their 3-1 victory from 2024 when they take on France in Paris again on October 2. Bologna’s Dall’Ara stadium will host the following game against Turkey on October 5.

#league #turkey #upcoming #campaign

If you've ever spent a Saturday afternoon in the north of Rome, you'll know that the air feels different when Lazio are playing at home. It's a mixture of nervous energy, the scent of roasting meat from street stalls, and a very specific kind of quiet tension that hums through the crowds heading toward the Stadio Olimpico.
For the Biancocelesti faithful, a match isn't just ninety minutes of football; it's a complex dance with fate. In Italy, they have a word for this that goes beyond simple superstition: Scaramanzia. It's the art of fending off bad luck. It's the belief that if you wear the wrong socks, take the wrong bridge over the Tiber, or speak too confidently about a win, you'll personally be responsible for a last-minute goal from the opposition. While some might call it irrational, for those in the Curva Nord, it's a science.
The journey to the stadium usually starts at the Ponte Milvio. This ancient bridge, famous for its history and more recently for its "love locks," serves as the psychological gateway for Lazio fans. You'll see thousands of supporters gathered here, and if you look closely, you'll notice the patterns. It isn't just about getting a drink before the game; it's about the repetition of specific actions that have "worked" in the past.
I've spoken to fans who have worn the same faded shirt to every home game for a decade. It doesn't matter if it's thirty degrees in August or freezing in January; that shirt is a lucky charm. If they wash it, they're washing the luck away. It sounds absurd to an outsider, but when you're standing in the middle of a crowd of passionate Italians, you start to believe it too.
The food rituals are just as strict. Many fans won't dream of entering the stadium without a specific meal at a specific stall near the bridge. Whether it's a porchetta sandwich or a simple slice of pizza, the consistency provides a sense of control over an outcome that is, in reality, entirely out of their hands. It's a way of grounding themselves before the emotional rollercoaster begins.

#fans #lazio #isn 't #luck

Danny Orr’s stomach churned with nervous excitement last Saturday throughout his short walk from his hotel to London Stadium.
He downed a beer soon after making it inside, but even that did little to ease his growing anxiety.
Orr is the senior director of footwear innovation at Brooks Running, a Seattle-based company that specializes in performance running shoes and apparel. He had traveled to London to learn in person whether the most audacious marketing campaign the company had ever undertaken would turn out to be a strategic masterstroke or an ill-conceived misstep.
On March 28, Brooks-sponsored runner Josh Kerr declared his intent to run the mile faster than any human in history. With the help of a custom-made pair of Brooks spikes and a one-of-a-kind speedsuit that the company was engineering, the Scottish middle-distance star hoped to take down a world record that had stood for 27 years in front of 60,000-plus fans at the prestigious London Diamond League meet.
“Project 222” is what Brooks named the campaign, a reference to the 222 seconds it takes to run a 3:42 mile. That’s how fast Kerr would need to go to supplant Morocco’s Hicham El Guerrouj, who on July 7, 1999, at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico ran a time of 3:43.13 to become the reigning king of the mile.

#saturday

Netherlands international Crysencio Summerville appears to be on the verge of joining Al-Hilal in a staggering €80m package, despite the best attempts of Roma and centre-forward Donyell Malen, who made a last-ditch attempt to convince his international colleague to join him at the Stadio Olimpico.
For several days, Roma had been engaged in negotiations with Summerville, who has been seeking a move away from West Ham United following their relegation from the Premier League at the end of the 2025-26 season.
The Giallorossi were hoping to secure a deal in the region of €50m with bonuses included, which would have made the Dutchman the most expensive signing in the club’s history.
However, according to updates on Tuesday, Simone Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal have stepped forwards with a staggering offer worth around €80m in transfer fees and around €60m in wages for Summerville over the duration of a four-year contract.
That salary offer is almost four times as high as the €4m-per-season proposal that Roma had put forward.

#hilal #staggering #made

Roma have reportedly made the first offer to Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho, on loan with option to buy for total €40m, but also approached West Ham for Crysencio Summerville.
ROME, ITALY – APRIL 18: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, reacts during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on April 18, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
The Giallorossi are ready to begin building their team for the Champions League after ending a seven-year absence from the competition.
The priority is to give coach Gian Piero Gasperini some attacking wingers to suit his style of football.
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 26: Alejandro Garnacho of Chelsea reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Wembley Stadium on April 26, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Artem Dovbyk's career at Roma is drawing to a close, with the Ukrainian striker set to leave the Stadio Olimpico after two years. According to Calciomercato, Ajax have joined the race to sign the 29-year-old.
Roma dashed out €30.5 million plus €5.5 million in bonuses to secure Dovbyk's services in 2024. He was on fire at Girona, winning La Liga's Golden Boot award in the 2023/24 season, which made the Serie A giants believe he could be an answer to their scoring problems.
However, Dovbyk has never settled into life in Serie A. Last season was disappointing for the robust center-forward, as he made just 14 league appearances and scored three goals. Needless to say, he has fallen out of favor with manager Gian Piero Gasperini.
After being deemed surplus to requirements, he's now preparing to leave Roma. Despite his underwhelming year, the Giallorossi have slapped a €23 million price tag on his shoulders and seem unwilling to budge on their valuation.
With Donyell Malen joining the club on a permanent basis, Roma are keen to offload Dovbyk, especially now that they're pursuing several high-profile targets. In addition to Strasbourg starlet Diego Moreira, they've also set their sights on Chelsea outcast Alejandro Garnacho.

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)

Juventus have revived their interest in Fikayo Tomori, roughly 18 months after a move for the Milan defender collapsed when the player turned it down.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, via CalcioMercato, the Bianconeri are once again weighing up the centre-back, drawn to his experience and Serie A grounding, a profile that fits Luciano Spalletti's wishes.
Any deal, however, depends on outgoings. Giovanni Carnevali's hierarchy want to lighten the squad before adding to it, and Federico Gatti is among those who could make way.
Squeezed out by Bremer and seeking more regular minutes, Gatti would command a fee that generates a healthy profit, with Napoli and moves to Turkey lingering in the background as possible routes out.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Federico Gatti of Juventus celebrates scoring their third goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Serie A giants Roma have reportedly identified Chelsea flop Alejandro Garnacho as a genuine transfer target. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Argentine winger is open to joining the Giallorossi, but there's a catch.
Chelsea signed Garnacho from Manchester United last summer for a reported fee of £40 million. The Blues had hoped to help the 22-year-old steer his faltering career back on track. Instead, Garnacho's downfall hit a new low in West London.
Despite making 24 Premier League appearances, the versatile forward found the net just once, though he did register four **** ists. Nevertheless, his overall performances did little to justify Chelsea's investment, casting further doubt over his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.
New manager Xabi Alonso has put Garnacho on the chopping block, with Roma emerging as one of the likeliest destinations for the former Napoli target. However, Gian Piero Gasperini's side must overcome a huge stumbling block if they're to lure the player to the Stadio Olimpico.
Roma would ideally sign Garnacho on loan with an option to buy. That sharply contrasts with Chelsea's idea of immediately recouping their investment. Indeed, the Blues are eager to offload their misfit permanently in the coming months.

Juventus and Turkiye star Kenan Yildiz is still struggling with a chronic tendon condition and could require surgery, claim reports in Italy.
The forward is the figure around whom the Bianconeri intend to build their squad, having given him a lucrative new contract and the iconic Number 10 jersey.
However, his performances in recent months have been visibly below par due to a recurring injury problem that has still not been resolved.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus and Devyne Rensch of AS Roma battle for possession during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
According to Tuttosport, this has become a chronic tendonitis that becomes inflamed every time he tries to step up the physical strain on the knee.

Artem Dovbyk continues to be linked with a summer move away from Roma and the latest reports in Italy claim that Ajax head coach Michel, who coached the Ukrainian at Girona, is keen for a reunion in Amsterdam.
Dovbyk joined Roma in a deal worth €30.5m plus add-ons in the summer of 2024 and went on to score 12 goals from 32 league appearances during his first season at the Stadio Olimpico. His 2025-26 campaign was plagued by injuries, though limiting him to just three starts in the league across the season.
Recent reports claim that Roma are keen to shift the centre-forward, who remains under contract for another three seasons until the summer of 2029.
There have been reports that Genoa are interested in a deal for Dovbyk, which would bring a reunion with his former Giallorossi head coach Daniele De Rossi, but this might be a tricky transfer for the Rossoblu to pull off on financial grounds.
Instead, it is Dovbyk's former Girona coach, Michel, now in charge at Ajax, who is said to be interested in exploring a deal with Roma.

After the 2026 World Cup, Mexico is looking to capitalize on the momentum of the biggest event in football to remain a leader in hosting international events. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the government will evaluate the economic and tourism impact of the recent World Cup before deciding whether to support the bid for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, a proposal formally promoted by the Mexican Football Federation.
Thanks to the upgrades implemented for 2026, the country now has top-tier infrastructure that meets FIFA's strict requirements, including VAR technology, connectivity, and hotel capacity. The preselected venues are:
Mexico City Stadium (Azteca): With a capacity of more than 80,000 spectators, it is shaping up as the clear favorite to host the grand final.
BBVA Stadium (Monterrey) and Akron Stadium (Guadalajara): Both state-of-the-art venues have secured their place following their proven operational experience during the World Cup.
Universitario Stadium (Monterrey) and Olímpico Universitario (Mexico City): They are emerging as viable alternatives, although they would require minor operational adjustments.

In a recent report, Calciomercato mentioned that Sunderland are in the mix to land Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram. It has been stated that the Black Cats would have to compete with Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, Liverpool and Manchester United in the race to sign the French midfield ace this summer.
The 25-year-old put in a string of impressive displays at the centre of Juventus’ midfield in the previous campaign. Thuram scored four times and picked up five ******* ists in 45 matches for the Turin outfit last season across all fronts.
The French talent is currently one of the most talented central midfielders in Serie A. Hence, it is no surprise that Sunderland are in the race to acquire his services later this year.
His current contract at the Allianz Stadium will run out in the summer of 2029, which could make it difficult for the Black Cats to sign him on the cheap this off-season.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Khephren Thuram of Juventus looks on during warm ups prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)