Gasperini: 'De Roon lets Roma spend in other areas, not heard anything about Soule'
New Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini addressed the media about his squad building, confirming that the addition of Marten de Roon from Atalanta will allow the club to allocate resources to other areas of the pitch. Gasperini suggested De Roon's experience and versatility will fill a key midfield need. When asked about Juventus winger Matias Soule, Gasperini stated he had not heard anything regarding a potential move, neither confirming nor denying Roma's interest. The comments come as Roma reshapes its squad ahead of the new Serie A season under Gasperini's management.
Read the full story at football-italia.netGasperini's first major press conference as Roma coach immediately put the spotlight on the club's transfer strategy. Bringing in De Roon on a free from Atalanta is a smart, low-cost piece of business that addresses the midfield while preserving budget for a more impactful addition — potentially in attack, where Soule's name has been floated. Gasperini's careful non-answer on Soule is itself telling: managers rarely shut down rumours outright when there's no basis, but nor do they confirm ongoing negotiations. Roma fans will be watching closely to see whether the Argentine winger becomes the headline signing of Gasperini's early tenure, or whether the club pivots elsewhere with the freed-up funds.
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