Roma aims to balance player signings and payroll reductions this summer

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Roma aims to balance player signings and payroll reductions this summer
Summary

AS Roma plans to navigate a challenging financial as they approach the summer transfer window. The team has approximately €100 million to spend, contingent on player sales, while aiming to reduce their wage bill from €140 million to below €100 million annually. Key players like Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini will need to agree to lower salaries to remain with the club. Roma's targets include Mason Greenwood, Kerim Alajbegovic, and Gianluca Scamacca, along with potential wing-back additions. Roma's management may consider postponing player sales to avoid significant departures and address financial scrutiny.

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  • Roma has €100 million to spend, plus potential sales revenue.
  • Current wage bill stands at €140 million; target is below €100 million.
  • Dybala and Pellegrini must negotiate lower salaries to stay.
  • Targets include Mason Greenwood and several wing-back options.
  • A decision on player sales may come down to the transfer deadline.
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  • 3:05 PMYahoo SportsRoma Primed to Walk a Very Fine Line Financially
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Roma will have to thread the needle in the summer, as their ownership is ready to splurge on some signings but, at the same time, they wish to reduce the payroll. The Giallorossi will have about €10...

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