#gian-piero-gasperini

#gian-piero-gasperini

In what is a heavyweight Europa League showdown on Thursday evening, Roma will welcome Lille to the Stadio Olimpico for a battle between two potential title contenders. Signing off the 2024/25 campaign in the midst of what was a real purple patch, Roma have only continued on from where they left off prior to the summer break and they are certainly enjoying life under new boss Gian Piero Gasperini.

While Roma's touted move for wantaway forward Jadon Sancho from Manchester United appeared to have stalled, Gian Piero Gasperini has stated that the English winger never actually turned down an offer from the club. Despite reports in the Italian press suggesting Sancho had rejected Roma's approach, the head coach clarified that the Red Devils outcast had not formally refused the Giallorossi's proposal. Roma have been busy in the transfer market this summer, shoring up their forward line with attacking reinforcements,