Gasperini: ‘Everyone knows Roma Financial Fair Play situation'
The Giallorossi were in action today with a 2-2 draw against Saudi Pro League side NEOM in Frosinone.
When the coach spoke to reporters after the friendly game, inevitably he was asked about this week's big story, as talks with Inter for the sale of Koné were started and then abandoned.
Gasperini has good and bad news for Roma
New Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini with Claudio Ranieri and Florent Ghisolfi
'This is a team that has quality and we must try to improve it along with the club. There is great clarity with the club and we share ideas on what needs to be done,' said Gasperini.
When he was asked if he could therefore rule out the potential sale of Koné, however, the tactician had to keep his options open.
'We'll see what happens over the next two weeks. Koné is undoubtedly a very good player, it would be a loss. We must see what we can do from now to the end of the transfer session, because everyone knows the Financial Fair Play situation.'
WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma looks on before the pre-season friendly match between Aston Villa and AS Roma at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Photo by)
Gasperini also seemed to vent his irritation at the delays in bringing in the wide attacking players that he had asked for, specifically Jadon Sancho from Manchester United and Aston Villa's Leon Bailey.
'We've not had anything new coming in for three weeks now. If possible, we should get some new players without losing them.
'I have been very clear with the club on what needs to be done. Now we just hope that we can do it.'
🚨🚨#Gasperini sul #mercato: 'Se escludo la cessione di #Koné? Vediamo cosa succederà nei prossimi 15 giorni. Bisogna vedere cosa si può fare, la situazione del Fair Play Finanziario la conoscete tutti. Siamo fermi da più di 20 giorni, vediamo se sarà possibile fare qualcosa… pic.twitter.com/fKO15yooXZ
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