Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini insists the membership solely signed one participant he ‘particularly requested,’ whereas the Donyell Malen deal from Aston Villa ‘was a stroke of luck, one thing that got here collectively in 24 hours.’
Roma coach Gasperini and membership advisor Claudio Ranieri expressed differing opinions on Friday, earlier than and after a 3-0 win over Pisa on the Stadio Olimpico.
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Ranieri earlier than kick-off, saying that each new Roma signing throughout Gasperini’s tenure was accredited by the coach.
Gasperini after which added extra at a post-match press convention.
Gasperini responds to Ranieri over Roma transfers
“Concerning the switch market, I left the membership free to decide on gamers I didn’t know. Of those I particularly requested, just one arrived in the summertime,” Gasp mentioned by way of
“Then I requested to give attention to the forwards, since we had misplaced Shomurodov and Saelemaekers. Strengthening the assault was the important thing level. I stored insisting that we would have liked to boost the extent in that space of the pitch. Sadly, it didn’t go that means, which was a part of the explanation for a few of the issues.
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“However I by no means had any concern with Ranieri. It felt like we shared the identical view on that facet.”
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 25: Claudio Ranieri, Head Coach of AS Roma appears to be like on previous to the Serie A match between Torino and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on Could 25, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)
Ranieri even mentioned that three coaches had rejected a proposal from Roma earlier than the membership turned to Gasperini final summer season.
“That’s regular for golf equipment. I can solely say I’m pleased with the selection I made. Proper now, I’m centered on one factor solely,” mentioned Gasperini.
“There are six matches to play. I don’t want to repair something throughout the membership. I simply have to consider Atalanta, who’re a powerful group in all its parts and have been strengthened by signing 5 vital gamers. I left a really sturdy group, and I do know its worth.”
COMO, ITALY – MARCH 15: AS Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini appears to be like on in the course of the Serie A match between Como 1907 and AS Roma at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on March 15, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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Roma are degree on 57 factors with Juventus, one behind fourth-placed Como, however each Azzurri and Bianconeri have a sport in hand.
Roma’s subsequent sport is towards Gasperini’s ex-club Atalanta subsequent Saturday.
“I’ve solely identified roles, and solely often names and solely once I was strongly satisfied,” concluded Gasperini.
“In each membership, I’ve all the time indicated roles. I don’t do scouting even when I get some ideas that assist me. The Malen deal was a stroke of luck, one thing that got here collectively in 24 hours.”