​Kone returns to Gasperini’s disposal: the two will meet to discuss the player’s futureRoma has reunited with Manu Koné, one of Gian Piero Gasperini’s most anticipated players ahead of the start of the new season. After weeks in which the French midfielder dominated the transfer market, the player is ready to return to the Giallorossi. His name had attracted the attention of several major clubs. Manchester United, Chelsea, Atlético Madrid, and several Saudi Arabian clubs had inquired about the player, considering the possibility of joining the negotiations. In the end, however, only one team made a concrete offer: Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid, who went so far as to offer €43 million.Roma decided to reject the offer, choosing to continue to focus on the Frenchman’s qualities. This decision was also influenced by Gasperini’s tactical needs, as he considers Koné a key element in his coaching project. After a long World Cup campaign and a few days of rest, the midfielder returned to the capital. During the break, he also had the opportunity to visit his former team, Toulouse, before resuming training with the Giallorossi squad. The first objective, writes Il Corriere dello Sport, will be to regain top physical condition. The program initially includes personalized training to allow Koné to match the level of his teammates, but the plan is to quickly reintegrate him into the team dynamics so he’s fully ready for August 24, when the Romans host Fiorentina at the Olimpico.