Roma also pursuing Lille striker Jonathan David

Reports from Canada suggest that Roma’s new sporting director Florent Ghisolfi  has immediately entered the race  to sign Jonathan David. The Lille striker, who has flourished in the last two seasons with Lille under former Roma coach Paulo Fonseca, but looks set…

OFFICIAL: Roma appoint Florent Ghisolfi as new sporting director

Roma have confirmed the arrival of former Nice sporting director Florent Ghisolfi as their new technical director. A statement on the clubs official site confirmed the news: AS Roma is pleased to announce that Florent Ghisolfi will become the club’s new Technical…

De Rossi: ‘We have to finish sixth, the team deserves it’

Daneiel De Rossi says his Roma side have to finish in sixth place, despite losing 2-1 to Atalanta: “The group absolutely deserves it.” A brace from Charles De Ketelaere put the home side ahead, before Lorenzo Pellegrini’s penalty bought Roma back into…

Gasperini: ‘It’s difficult to play every three days’

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini admits it’s been a challenge playing every three days, following their 2-1 win over Roma. The victory, courtesy of a brace from Charles De Ketelaere, puts La Dea in form contention for next seasons Champions League with…

Capello: ‘I would say just one thing to De Rossi…..’

Former Roma manager Fabio Capello says Daniele De Rossi must ‘enjoy the positive aspect’ of the Giallorossi’s match with Bayer Leverkusen. Capello was speaking with La Gazzetta dello Sport about the Italian teams’ progress in Europe season, and explained why he is…

De Rossi: ‘We played a heroic match against Leverkusen’

Daniele De Rossi hailed his ‘heroic’ Roma side following their 2-2 Europa League draw with Bayer Leverkusen. The Giallorossi held a 2-0 lead going into the dying minutes of the game thanks to a brace of Leandro Paredes’ penalties, only to be…

Roma set to appoint Florent Ghisolfi as new Sporting Director

Roma are on the brink of welcoming a new face to its managerial ranks as according to reports from Il Corriere dello Sport, the Giallorossi have identified Florent Ghisolfi, currently associated with OGC Nice, as their prime candidate for the role of…

De Rossi: ‘We have to remain solid and concede nothing’

Roma manager Daniele De Rossi knows they face an uphill battle against Bayer Leverkusen: ‘We have to remain solid and concede nothing’. Speaking with Sky Sport Italia (via Romapress) ahead of the match, the Giallorossi boss touched on the status of his…

De Rossi: ‘We played an excellent game against Juventus’

Daniele De Rossi praised his Roma side for their performance in a 1-1 draw against Juventus: “We played an excellent match.” The Giallorossi knew that victory would keep them in contention for a place in next seasons Champions League, while Juve could…

Roma v Juventus Match Preview, scouting and predictions

The ongoing tour de force for Roma continues with a date with their archrival Juventus, which have been treading water for weeks in search of the final push to clinch the Champions League qualification.   Serie A Week 34 – Sunday 05…

De Rossi: ‘Allegri made history in Italian football’

Roma boss Daniele De Rossi says he has the utmost respect for Max Allegri, ahead of their match at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. A victory for the Bianconeri would secure them Champions League football, while a Roma win would put them…

Allegri: ‘De Rossi bought enthusiasm to Roma’

Juventus coach Max Allegri believes Daniele De Rossi has bought enthusiasm to Roma, ahead of their match at the Olimpico on Sunday. The Bianconeri head to the capital, knowing that a win will guarantee them a place in next seasons Champions League,…

De Rossi: ‘Leverkusen have a fearsome mentality’

Roma boss Daniele De Rossi spoke about the upcoming Europa League semifinals with Bayer Leverkusen, highlighting the German sides mentality. The Bundesliga champions are undefeated this season and rank as favourites for the tie, but speaking with Roma TV (via Romapress), De…

Buffon: ‘I was close to joining Roma on two occasions’

Juventus and Azzurri legend Gianluigi Buffon revealed he was close to joining Roma on two occasions, and explained why he is interested in becoming a sporting director in the future. The former Parma goalkeeper spoke with La Repubblic (via CM) a on…

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