Roma renewal drive: Gian Piero Gasperini identifies four priority contracts

TL;DR

Roma's head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is prioritizing contract renewals for Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Zeki Çelik, and Stephan El Shaarawy. The urgency follows recent management changes at the club.

Key points

Gian Piero Gasperini is Roma's head coach.
Four players are prioritized for contract renewals.
The players include Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini.
Recent management changes have influenced contract discussions.
Çelik and El Shaarawy have expressed a desire to stay.

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Roma renewal drive: Gian Piero Gasperini identifies four priority contracts

Serie A side Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini pushes the club to prioritise renewing the contracts of Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Zeki Çelik and Stephan El Shaarawy.

According to a report by Sky Italia via TMW, Dybala, Pellegrini, Çelik, and El Shaarawy’s contracts are set to be considered for renewal on an urgent basis in the coming days as Gasperini aims to keep his key players for Roma’s future project.

The sacking of former Senior Advisor Claudi Ranieri and the imminent departure of Frederic Massara have enabled Gasperini to exercise his authority over player renewals and signings for now. While Çelik and El Shaaraway have always expressed their desire to continue with the Giallorossi, Dybala and Pellegrini’s futures remained uncertain, but are now set to make a turnaround.

Gasperini met with club owner Ryan Friedkin recently to determine the future of the team regarding new faces, current player deals and the direction with which he intends to take the stride into next season.

The Italian coach voiced his opinion on the importance of signings and squad depth in a recent press conference,

Q&A

Which players are at risk of leaving Roma due to contract issues?

Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Zeki Çelik, and Stephan El Shaarawy are the key players whose contracts are being prioritized for renewal.

What changes in Roma's management have influenced contract renewals?

The sacking of former Senior Advisor Claudi Ranieri and the expected departure of Frederic Massara have allowed Gian Piero Gasperini to take charge of player renewals.

Why are Dybala and Pellegrini's contract renewals considered uncertain?

Dybala and Pellegrini's futures were previously uncertain, but recent management changes have prompted a renewed focus on securing their contracts.