Angelino's failed move to Al Hilal complicates Roma's plans
Frederic Massara's return to Roma coincides with a key moment for the club's future.
The new sporting director will immediately have to deal with significant economic emergencies.
As reported by Tuttosport, the priority is to respect the deadlines imposed by the Settlement Agreement with UEFA, which includes stringent obligations by June 30.
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Complicating the situation is the failure to complete Angeliño's transfer to Al Hilal, an operation that should have lightened the Giallorossi budget and freed up space for outgoing players.
Roma have already collected 30 million euros thanks to the sales of Le Fée and Dahl, but it is not enough.
Angelino's failed move prevents new entries and forces Massara to resolve the issue before planning the remainder of the summer.
The club's goal remains ambitious: to build a team capable of fighting for the Scudetto within three years.
To do so, however, it will be necessary to find the right balance between sporting needs and economic constraints.
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