Roma's renewal drive: why Lorenzo Pellegrini matters for the new era

AS Roma have opened contract renewal talks with midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini, after officially releasing him yesterday and scheduling a meeting with his agent today, as the club under coach Gasperini and sporting director D’Amico begins a fresh round of contract extensions following the near completion of Zeki Celik’s and Paulo Dybala’s deals.

Pellegrini has expressed a clear wish to stay in Rome, a sentiment echoed by coach Gasperini’s recommendation to retain him. The Giallorossi hierarchy therefore sees the midfielder as a priority in their renewal agenda.

Having already secured extensions for Zeki Celik and Paulo Dybala, Roma’s management now turns its focus to Pellegrini’s contract. His status as the remaining key figure underscores the importance of the deal for the squad’s continuity.

Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport reported that the first meeting between the club and Pellegrini’s agent is set for today. The discussion aims to bridge the puzzle surrounding his contract situation.

A successful agreement would keep the midfielder in the capital, preserving the team’s core for the upcoming season. Conversely, failure to reach terms could see Pellegrini depart, forcing Roma to reassess its midfield options.

The renewal drive reflects a broader strategy by Gasperini and D’Amico to rebuild the squad’s contractual foundation. By addressing key contracts early, the club hopes to avoid last‑minute negotiations that could disrupt preseason preparations.

With the agent meeting scheduled for today, Roma aims to resolve the matter swiftly. Timely resolution would allow the midfielder to focus on pre‑season training alongside his teammates.