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Roma have officially confirmed the appointment of Gianluca Petrachi as the club's new sporting director.
Petrachi arrives from Torino, where he spent a successful decade, and will begin work with Roma from 1st July. The 50-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-year contract with Roma and will soon get to work in the transfer market. "Coming to Roma is an exciting and stimulating opportunity for me," he told the club's website. "I am well aware of the expectations of a club and a fanbase of this size - and because of that I was eager to accept this great challenge." Primavera midfielder Freddi Greco has signed for Torino as a makeweight in the deal. The experienced director will now set about crafting the squad to new head coach Paulo Fonseca's requirements. Benvenuto, Gianluca.
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All of Tuesday's Roma rumours in one place - including updates on Aleksandar Kolarov, Mattia Perin and a new candidate for the head coach's role.
Roma star linked with boyhood club With Roma preparing to say goodbye to several of the older players in the squad, Aleksandar Kolarov - whose contract expires next year - has been linked with a move to Red Star Belgrade. The team he supports, the left-back previously played in their youth ranks. Espreso.rs claim that Kolarov could rescind his contract a year early to move back to his homeland. Goalkeeper agent meets with Giallorossi Juventus back-up Mattia Perin is increasingly being linked with a move away, and according to Gazzetta Dello Sport journalist Nicolo Schira, the goalkeeper's agent has contacted Roma ahead of a potential transfer. Striker to be used as makeweight for Zapata With Edin Dzeko nearing a move to Inter, Roma are looking for a new striker, and that man could be Duvan Zapata. The Colombian could follow Gian Piero Gasperini if the coach signs with Roma, but a deal for the striker would be financially complicated for the Giallorossi. However, Corriere Dello Sport say that Gregoire Defrel, returning from a successful season with Sampdoria, could be offered to Atalanta in a cash-plus-player bid for Zapata. Ex-Napoli striker a cheaper alternative If the deal to sign Zapata - or Torino's Andrea Belotti - proves too expensive, then Leonardo Pavoletti, currently with Cagliari, could be an alternative, according to Leggo (via Calciomercato). Former Roma man Gasp alternative Roma are awaiting the outcome of the meeting between Gasperini and Atalanta to see if the Italian will carry on coaching the Champions League newcomers. If Gasperini does not move to Roma (and it appears he will not), then the new alternative, say La Repubblica (via ForzaRoma), would be Sinisa Mihajlovic, who inspired Bologna to an impressive top half finish after taking over mid-season. Manolas makes future admission One big name who may be sold after Roma missed out on the top four is Kostas Manolas, with Juventus, Napoli and Arsenal interested in activating his €36m release clause. When asked if he would be staying at Roma, the Greek defender replied: "I don't know." Petrachi could bring Torino defender If Gianluca Petrachi takes over as Roma sporting director, he could bring Lyanco with him from Torino, say Calciomercato. The defender has spent this season on loan at Bologna. Transfer season is nearly upon us, and the rumours are starting to fly around.
To help you keep up-to-date with anything you might have missed, here is the Roma Rumour Roundup. Roma to target Ilicic According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Roma will be locked in a two-way battle for Atalanta star Josip Ilicic in the summer. Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini has now moved up the pecking order in the race to become Roma's next coach, after Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri both distanced themselves from the job. If Gasperini does move to Roma - which would be unlikely if Atalanta finish the top four - then he will reportedly target 31-year-old attacking midfielder Ilicic, who has scored 11 league goals this season. Napoli are also interested, but are said to be concerned about his age. Wenger a managerial target Joining Gasperini in Roma's list of managerial targets is former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. The veteran coach is admired by James Pallotta's advisor, Franco Baldini, and Corriere Dello Sport believe he could be a candidate to take over on the Roma bench. Alternatively, Laurent Blanc or Shakhtar's Paulo Fonseca are also possibilities. Petrachi meets with Roma One man who could be key in the summer is Gianluca Petrachi, tipped by some to become Roma's next sporting director. Il Romanista claim that the Torino director met with members of the Giallorossi hierarchy earlier this week. Defensive reinforcements Corriere Dello Sport also suggest that Roma will need to raise over €50m in the event of missing out on Champions League, which means Kostas Manolas is likely to be sold. Arsenal and Juventus are interested in the defender, who would prefer to stay in Italy. To replace him, Petrachi could bring Nicolas Nkoulou or Armando Izzo with him from Torino. Sampdoria's Omar Colley and Atalanta's Gianluca Mancini are alternative ideas. Roma in battle for Gomes According to Liverpool Echo, Everton's on-loan Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes is attracting Roma's interest. It could take up to £30m to sign him. Nacho unsettled in Madrid Linked with Roma for an eternity, Spain defender Nacho has decided to finally leave Real Madrid in the summer, having fallen further down the pecking order, claim Marca. Could a move to Roma materialise after all these years? Want more Roma news on your timeline? Like the new Giallorossi Yorkshire Facebook page! |
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