Cristante’s contract renewal on standby

By admin — In News — July 11, 2026

   ​Roma is poised to formally announce several contract renewals as part of a broader refresh ahead of the upcoming season. Training at Trigoria is set to begin on Monday, marking the official start of Gasperini’s second campaign in charge of the club. Among the manager’s priorities are keeping key players, with the names Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Zeki Celik at the top of the list. Gianluca Mancini has secured his position and will remain with Roma.
In a surprising development, Roma’s third extension will involve their number 23, despite the fact that his current deal runs until June 30, 2027. This extension comes in the wake of new agreements with Dybala and the Turkish full-back, signaling a broader strategy to stabilize the squad. The sequence of renewals places Lorenzo Pellegrini’s future at the club in a critical phase, with negotiations continuing before finalizing his new contract.
Pellegrini could join the start of the training camp a little later than his teammates, according to Corriere della Sera. The Giallorossi midfielder has not yet concluded terms on a new deal, although the club remains optimistic that an agreement will be reached. The discussions focus on both the duration of the contract and the financial terms, and Pellegrini is returning from a minor fitness issue that hampered him at the end of last season.
The situation surrounding Mancini is clearer, with a renewal that would extend his contract with Roma until 2029, accompanied by an improved salary around €3.5 million per season. Bryan Cristante’s status remains on hold, as his contract is also due to expire on June 30, 2027, leaving the door open for further talks.
Overall, Roma’s leadership is pressing to lock in a core group of players under new management, aiming to maintain continuity while addressing fitness and form concerns. The club’s focus on retaining Dybala, Pellegrini, Celik, and Mancini reflects a strategic effort to stabilize the spine of the team and safeguard competitive performance in the upcoming campaign. As negotiations proceed, supporters await official announcements confirming the renewals and outlining the final terms for each player.  

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