Gasperini has more power than Mourinho at Roma: Can he make Malen the next Higuaín?
Gian Piero Gasperini is said to wield more power over Roma's transfer strategy than predecessor José Mourinho, reshaping the club's recruitment approach under his leadership. Dutch forward Donyell Malen, currently at Borussia Dortmund, has emerged as a primary target, with the article framing the potential move as a Higuaín-type statement signing. The piece explores whether Gasperini can replicate his Atalanta success at Roma and whether Malen could be the focal point of a new-look attack. It signals a shift in Roma's project toward a more coach-driven model with significant summer investment.
Read the full story at football-italia.netRoma appear to be entering a new era under Gian Piero Gasperini, one where the head coach's voice carries decisive weight in recruitment — a contrast to the Mourinho era. Targeting Donyell Malen would represent a marquee attacking signing aimed at giving Gasperini a proven forward to build around, echoing the kind of transformative striker arrival that has historically defined top Italian clubs. If the deal goes through, it would mark one of the more significant statements of intent in Roma's recent history and a clear signal that the Friedkin ownership is backing their new manager with resources to compete at the top end of Serie A.
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