Roma doesn’t want to give up their pursuit of fourth place.
After their 2-3 victory at the Tardini against Parma and Milan’s 2-3 defeat at home to Atalanta, the Giallorossi have caught up with the Rossoneri in the standings, but due to their head-to-head record, they’re in fifth place.
Gasperini has clear ideas: earn six points and wait for a slip-up from Allegri’s men, who are in a total crisis.
Playing in the Champions League would also make planning for next season easier, from contract renewals to strategic transfer decisions.
Meanwhile, awaiting the sporting director who will replace Massara, who is outgoing.
Although slowly, things are starting to move: Mario Hermoso has received guarantees ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Mario Hermoso will remain at Roma next season.
As reported by Il Messaggero, the Giallorossi intend to activate the clause in his contract that provides for an extension until 2027.
The Spanish defender wasn’t part of Gasperini’s plans, but the situation changed after the summer training camp.
This is Hermoso’s best season in terms of goals, on par with 2022-23: 4 goals and 2 assists.
