Report Roma could accept UEFA fine rather than sell top players by June 30 | OneFootball

Roma owners the Friedkin family could take a radical route to Financial Fair Play parameters, choosing to pay the fine rather than sell any of their top stars.

The deadline is June 30 to raise sufficient funds to stay within the UEFA settlement agreement limits.

They had been expected to sacrifice at least one of their big players, with Matias Soulé the most likely exit towards the Saudi Pro League, while Manu Koné, Evan Ndicka and Mile Svilar also have offers.

Roma refuse to weaken squad

SASSUOLO, ITALY – OCTOBER 26: Manu Kone of AS Roma celebrates victory after the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AS Roma at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on October 26, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

However, La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that under pressure from coach Gian Piero Gasperini and with Champions League qualification secured, Roma have decided to bite the bullet and keep their top stars.

They believe that they can raise enough funds from other approaches, such as a reimbursement for a television rights sale and the insurance policy for Edoardo Bove’s heart condition.

There have still been sales, including Tommaso Baldanzi to Genoa and Alessandro Romano to Cagliari, but not enough.

With this in mind, Roma will face a fine from UEFA for breaching the settlement agreement, and possibly a limit on their squad list for UEFA tournaments in 2027-28.

The Friedkin family is ready to take that on the chin and pay the fine rather than risk dismantling a strong squad.

They are confident the revenue will increase significantly in the coming year due to Champions League participation and sponsorship opportunities for the club’s centenary celebrations.