Tony D’Amico has been officially appointed as the operational sporting director of Roma, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The former Atalanta executive received early clearance from Serie A, eleven days ahead of schedule, allowing him to immediately begin fulfilling his duties without the previous bureaucratic limitations. This development was welcomed by Gian Piero Gasperini, who was instrumental in bringing D’Amico to the capital after four seasons together at Bergamo.
Prior to this clearance, D’Amico’s role was restricted to telephone communication, preventing him from officially representing Roma in negotiations or working fully at the club’s training ground. With the Lega Serie A’s approval, he can now fully address the club’s priorities leading up to June 30th, a period described as a “tour de force” by sources. This includes player sales, contract renewals, and the pursuit of key transfer targets, notably Mason Greenwood, with support from Ryan Friedkin.
The immediate focus for D’Amico is player sales to improve the club’s financial standing and meet UEFA settlement agreement deadlines. Roma has already secured the transfers of Baldanzi to Genoa, and Saud and Sangaré, but further sales are required. The club is aiming to generate €40 million from the sale of Matias Soulé, with Borussia Dortmund currently the most concrete suitor. However, Soulé’s agent is also exploring interest from Premier League clubs Aston Villa and West Ham. Roma also hopes to offload Ziolkowski, with Nottingham Forest showing interest, potentially avoiding the need to sell either Koné or Ndicka in the short term.
Alongside player sales, D’Amico will intensify negotiations with Marseille for Greenwood. The player has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract worth €4.5 million per year plus bonuses, facilitated by Gasperini. Roma is prepared to offer €45 million for Greenwood, payable in installments, to help Marseille address their own financial concerns and avoid potential exclusion from European competitions. This structure would allow Roma to initially report only the first installment and Greenwood’s salary (€18 million gross) on their balance sheet, while Marseille could immediately recognize the full transfer fee. The club will also explore options for strengthening the left flank, including Manchester United’s Garnacho, and potential right-back targets such as Dodò, Molina, and Moreira.
Roma is also working to secure contract extensions for key players. Agreements with Mancini and Cristante, whose contracts expire in 2027, are nearing completion. Negotiations with Dybala, Pellegrini, and Celik are more complex. Dybala has submitted two counter-proposals, seeking a higher fixed salary or substantial, achievable bonuses. There is optimism a deal will be reached next week, as is the case with Celik, who may benefit from Italy’s growth decree. Pellegrini is seeking clarity regarding his role and salary under Gasperini before committing to an extension.
