Roma want Napoli’s Manna as next sporting director

Roma want Napoli’s Manna as next sporting director

As the team prepares for the final days of the season, Roma continues to consider the profile that will guide the coach in building next season.

The principle, after all, was explained by the coach himself: the sporting director and the coach must complement each other and work together.

Therefore, another figure is needed, one shared with the coach. Massara’s future is now sealed.

Gasperini effectively announced his departure in a press conference, and the fact that the director did not comment before the match against the Emilians confirms this.

Massara will not resign, but in June, he and Roma will part ways.

The search for a replacement is already underway, with Gasperini set to play a key role in the selection process.

Even though people close to the Friedkins continue to assure that the choice will remain the sole responsibility of the owners, Cristiano Giuntoli’s stock has plummeted in recent hours, La Repubblica reports, as he is free from contractual constraints after leaving Juventus.

The 54-year-old executive , who helped Napoli secure their third Scudetto alongside Luciano Spalletti, was evaluated by the Friedkins, but the decision was made to focus on other options.

The arrival of Fabio Paratici is also ruled out. Fiorentina officially announced his signing last February and has tied him to the Viola with a contract until 2030.

The other names remain. Giovanni Manna is popular, but Napoli considers him a key player, regardless of Conte’s future as coach, and his contract until 2029 appears to be secure.

Tony D’Amico, currently Atalanta’s sporting director, continues to be closely monitored due to the relationship he built with Gasperini during their time in Bergamo, despite a relationship that hasn’t always been seamless.