Roma director Ricky Massara admits it’s time for ‘definitive’ choices on new contracts for Paulo Dybala and others, whereas Francesco Totti is once more current. ‘We wish what’s greatest for Roma.’
It kicks off on the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).
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New signing Bryan Zaragoza is on the bench prepared for his debut, however Paulo Dybala, Robinio Vaz, Mario Hermoso, Manu Koné, Artem Dovbyk, Evan Ferguson and Stephan El Shaarawy are out of motion.
Gianluca Mancini had surgical procedure final week for a damaged nostril, so he is ready to play with a protecting masks this night.
Roma seeking to future past this season
Bryan Zaragoza with Roma director Frederic Massara (asroma.com)
“Zaragoza was a possibility that introduced itself on the finish of the switch market, a powerful participant who has the traits that we had been particularly missing in our assault,”
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There are reviews that Dybala and Pellegrino might want to take pay cuts if they’re to be given new contracts on the Stadio Olimpico, whereas Zeki Celik and El Shaarawy are additionally solely tied to the membership till June 30.
“That is the second to make some definitive reflections,” confessed the Roma director.
“We have now at all times had a great rapport with the brokers of those gamers, so we have to sit down round a desk and perceive if there may be the potential for an settlement.
“All of the gamers whose contracts are working down have by no means lacked of their dedication and professionalism.”
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma celebrates a purpose throughout the Serie A match between Torino FC and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 18, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photos)
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Director Claudio Ranieri urged final week that the , so is it a coincidence that the previous captain is within the stands once more this night?
“Totti is the historical past of this membership,” replied Massara.
“He has an excellent rapport with the Friedkins, and this sort of analysis is fully right down to the membership, whose goal is to do what’s greatest for Roma.
“They’ll know if and when it’s opportune to begin working collectively.”
GENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Francesco Totti, former captain of Roma, reacts previous to kick-off within the Serie A TIM match between Genoa CFC and AS Roma at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 28, 2023 in Genoa, Italy. (Picture by Simone Arveda/Getty Photos)
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It is a huge alternative for the Giallorossi to climb again into joint fourth place with Juventus, who had been held to a 2-2 draw by Lazio final evening.
It gained’t be simple, as Cagliari are on a run of three consecutive victories towards Juve, Fiorentina and Hellas Verona, additionally beating Roma 1-0 again on December 7 when Zeki Celik was despatched off.