Gasperini’s position at Roma appears increasingly secure.
The Giallorossi coach has become a key figure for the Friedkins, who intend to continue to rely on him for next season, provided the squad strengthening plan is implemented.
This positive outlook for Gasperini also has repercussions for the team’s veterans, on whom the coach intends to continue to rely.
However, with the long-awaited shakeup by the ownership, Massara’s role appears to be seriously undermined.
As Leggo writes, the coexistence between the sporting director and the coach is now compromised, and it seems increasingly difficult to imagine a future together.
Cristiano Giuntoli, formerly of Juventus and Napoli, is the name most frequently circulating to replace Massara. Giuntoli, who has built a strong friendship with Gasperini, would be a natural fit.
His experience at Napoli, where he led the club to a successful resurgence culminating in the Scudetto, makes him an attractive choice for Roma.
Although there have been no official contacts so far, his presence in the capital in recent weeks has been interpreted as a significant signal.
Another name that could enter the Giallorossi’s radar is Sean Sogliano, currently sporting director of Verona, who is set to leave the club at the end of the season.
Sogliano, who worked successfully with Gasperini at Genoa, could be a viable alternative should the Giuntoli project fail to take off.
