Coach and sporting director must be ‘connected’ hints at Koné’s Roma exit

ROME, ITALY – APRIL 18: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, seems to be on previous to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on April 18, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)

Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini insists that the coach and sporting director should be ‘very shut and related’ however hints that Manu Koné would possibly depart the Olimpico in the summertime.

Roma are getting ready for an away sport at Parma, who’ve already secured survival.

Alternatively, the Giallorossi are nonetheless combating for a Champions League place, only one level behind fourth-placed Juventus.

Parma vs. Roma – Gasperini’s pre-match press convention

“Each sport is decisive, particularly now, with solely three remaining,” Gasperini mentioned at a press convention on Saturday, by way of Gazzetta.

“Parma play good soccer, even when they’ve secured survival, no workforce ever provides something away, and that is optimistic.

“I’ve recognized [Parma coach] Carlos Cuesta; he’s a really ready lad. He instantly reached the highest regardless of his younger age. He may be dangerous at occasions, however he has confirmed himself.”

Gasperini has been given growing energy by membership homeowners who sacked Senior Advisor Claudio Ranieri two weeks in the past.

Ranieri was on dangerous phrases with Gasperini, and the identical is true of Roma sporting director Frederic Massara, who can also be anticipated to depart the membership on the finish of the season.

Gasperini was requested whether or not Roma are already late in planning forward for subsequent season.

“Lots will depend on what the membership needs to do, so we have to flip to them,” he replied.

I don’t see anybody holding a bonus. Issues evolve rapidly on the finish of the season.

“It is a worthwhile group, because the outcomes show. Their response in tough moments was evident,” he added.

“Clearly, the Champions League brings extra substantial monetary assets to the market, and everybody needs to qualify because of this, however the world is filled with golf equipment that know methods to function nicely even with out appreciable assets.”

Atalanta sporting director Tony D’Amico is predicted to depart the Nerazzurri after the membership reached an settlement with Cristiano Giuntoli, in line with Matteo Moretto.

“We’re centered on the season. Any speculation issues many groups,” Gasperini mentioned.

“I have to work with my concepts; the coach and the sporting director should work collectively, not with everybody taking completely different paths. They should communicate truthfully to technically enhance Roma in a method that’s suitable with the assets and the coach’s concepts.

“That should be the one objective. These are two roles that should be very shut and related, giving mutual assist by understanding one another’s difficulties. My method of enjoying has introduced sure outcomes, and I need to carry ahead my strengths. I’m searching for gamers who may also help me develop my enjoying model.”

Roma would possibly must promote one among their stars for monetary causes in the event that they fail to qualify for the Champions League and Koné is alleged to have attracted curiosity from many golf equipment.

“No one is unsellable in trendy soccer, apart from some high golf equipment,” defined Gasp.

“Once more, speaking concerning the high 4, with out assets, it’s one thing that we should think about. However these affords are uncommon; it’s largely simply rumours. Koné is a powerful participant, and I hope he continues to play for Roma, however it would rely on affords that may enable us to do various things.”

In line with studies in Italy, Gasperini is pushing for contract extensions of Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Zeki Celik.

“It doesn’t appear to me that I’ve been concerned. If I’m, I’ll have my say,” the coach famous.

“They’re very busy proper now, and when the time comes for them, we’ll be capable of discuss. Evidently, it’s nonetheless not the correct time, however it would come, and we should all be satisfied. We received’t be allowed to have doubts or uncertainties.”

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