Cristante and Mancini nearing new Roma deals | OneFootball

Frederic Massara must focus on signings, which are considered crucial to achieving fourth place.

However, the topic of contract renewals is also on the sporting director’s agenda, and it appears that Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante, considered key figures by Gian Piero Gasperini, are close to renewing their contracts.

Both contracts expire in 2027 and are close to reaching an agreement, writes Tuttosport, for a contract extension.

The midfielder is expected to extend his contract until 2028, while Mancini’s is expected to extend until 2029 with an option for a further year.

Discussions regarding Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini remain unresolved.

The Giallorossi sporting director will have to work tirelessly between now and February. Gasperini hopes for a shakeup, but above all, he wants reinforcements for the attack, and Massara wants to satisfy him.

For the offensive line, Joshua Zirkzee and Giacomo Raspadori are increasingly likely to join, while Artem Dovbyk, Tommaso Baldanzi, Evan Ferguson, and Leon Bailey could all leave the club, potentially offering them a permanent contract.