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Roma Appoints Sporting Director, Prepares Wesley Offer

5/27/2026

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AS Roma appointed midfielder (born 1980) as sporting director.
Michele Fratini now leads scouting, with Valentino Angeloni heading youth and Del Vescovo returning as medical chief.
Roma must sell players by June 30 to satisfy a Settlement Agreement, targeting Koné and Ndicka.
Having earned €5 million in sponsor bonuses and €3.2 million for third place, the club will use post-July 1 Champions League revenue to fund new signings and a €45-50 million Villa offer for Wesley.

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Story summary

AS Roma appointed midfielder (born 1980) as sporting director.
Michele Fratini now leads scouting, with Valentino Angeloni heading youth and Del Vescovo returning as medical chief.
Roma must sell players by June 30 to satisfy a Settlement Agreement, targeting Koné and Ndicka.
Having earned €5 million in sponsor bonuses and €3.2 million for third place, the club will use post-July 1 Champions League revenue to fund new signings and a €45-50 million Villa offer for Wesley.