Roma are set to reward Niccolò Pisilli’s rapid rise with a lucrative new contract, cementing the 20-year-old midfielder’s place in the club’s long-term plans. The proposed deal would see Pisilli’s annual salary increase from €70,000 to around €500,000, with the contract running until 2029.
Gazzetta dello Sport report how Pisilli’s journey from the Primavera squad to the first team has been nothing short of meteoric. Initially slated for loan moves to clubs like Monza, Lecce, or even Austria’s LASK, Pisilli seized an unexpected opportunity to impress at the senior level. His breakthrough came when manager Daniele De Rossi handed him a start against Juventus in Turin, a bold move that paid dividends.
Since then, Pisilli has continued to impress, earning call-ups to the Italian national team under Luciano Spalletti and making his debut against Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico. His performances have been characterized by tactical intelligence and a tireless work rate, with crucial goals against Venezia and Lecce in Serie A underlining his growing importance to the team.
Current Roma manager Claudio Ranieri has become a firm believer in Pisilli’s potential, often praising the young midfielder’s attitude and impact on the pitch. With Lorenzo Pellegrini’s future at the club uncertain as his contract nears its end, Pisilli is increasingly viewed as a natural successor in Roma’s midfield.
The proposed contract extension is seen as a just reward for a player who embodies the spirit of the club. Pisilli, a former Curva Sud regular, understands the passion of the Roma fanbase better than most. “I was on the other side not long ago,” he remarked at a recent Roma Supporters’ Union dinner, where he was lauded by former club president Rosella Sensi as “the future of Roma.”
As Roma navigate a season of ups and downs, Pisilli represents a bright spot and a symbol of hope for the future. From a promising academy graduate to a potential cornerstone of the team, his trajectory mirrors the club’s ambitions to build success through nurturing local talent.
With his fearless attitude and rapidly developing skills, Niccolò Pisilli is quickly becoming Roma’s little big gladiator, ready to fight for his place in the team and in the hearts of the Giallorossi faithful.
