Roma, Massara: “Pellegrini remains key to our plans” Sancho also discussed… | OneFootball

Just minutes before the kickoff of the match against Torino at the Olimpico—the first after the close of the summer transfer window—Roma’s sporting director Ricky Massara gave significant statements to DAZN’s microphones.

Roma, Massara sums up: “Pellegrini remains central to the project.” And on Sancho…

His words touched on various topics: from summer strategies to the confirmation of Lorenzo Pellegrini, and even the missed arrival of Jadon Sancho.

A complex but positive session

Massara acknowledged the difficulties of a market constrained by financial limits and targeted objectives: “We knew it was a complicated market, we had some restrictions. The fact that we managed to keep the core of the team is already a very positive aspect. Many young players have arrived, aware that it wouldn’t be possible to complete everything in just one session. Now it will be up to the pitch to tell us if our choices were right.”

The director emphasized that the priority was to maintain stability, avoiding excessive overhauls and focusing on functional additions.

Pellegrini, no farewell: “He cares deeply about Roma”

The hottest topic remains the future of Lorenzo Pellegrini, who stayed at Trigoria despite transfer rumors. Massara clarified: “Football is so dynamic that things evolve quickly. With Lorenzo, we had considered the possibility of taking other paths, but now we are all focused on the pitch. He is an important player who cares deeply about Roma and will give us a hand.”

A statement that strengthens the captain’s position, confirming him as a cornerstone of the technical project.

The attack and the missed arrival of Sancho

On Roma’s attack, Massara spoke clearly, praising Dovbyk: “It’s hard to find someone on the market who can surpass the numbers Dovbyk put up last year. We have a solid offensive department, with quality players, and we are convinced we can do well.”

Finally, a comment on Jadon Sancho, a target that never materialized: “There was a lot of talk about it; at one point it seemed like a real possibility. But in the end, the conditions weren’t right to close the deal.”

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