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  • Pedro becomes first player to cross Roma-Lazio divide in 36 years

    Pedro becomes first player to cross Roma-Lazio divide in 36 years

    Pedro has become the first player to move directly between Roma and Lazio in 36 years after he signed for the Biancocelesti on Thursday.

    The 2010 World Cup-winner only joined Roma in 2020 and signed a three-year contract but was not part of new manager Jose Mourinho’s plans — having even been omitted from their preseason squad list.

    Pedro, who was given the No. 9 shirt at Lazio, will reunite with former boss Maurizio Sarri, having worked under him during their season together at Chelsea.

    He made 40 appearances for Roma last season, scoring six goals in all competitions.

  • A surprise that Dzeko left Roma – Mourinho

    A surprise that Dzeko left Roma – Mourinho

    Roma coach Jose Mourinho admits he didn’t expect to lose Edin Dzeko this summer.

    The veteran striker left for Inter Milan last week.

    “The reality is that we started the preseason thinking we had Dzeko,” Mourinho explained, “and it was a bit of a surprise for all of us what happened.”

    He continued by saying that “the Dzeko situation, it’s a strange situation. It was clear that he would go to another club, but there were some doubts.”

    “’He goes away, someone comes, he does not arrive,’” said the coach about the uncertainty, “I heard the players much more worried about this situation than focused on the end of the preseason training. “

  • Ronald Koeman called Abraham ahead of Roma switch

    Ronald Koeman called Abraham ahead of Roma switch

    Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman made an attempt to sign Tammy Abraham before his move to Roma today.

    Abraham has left Chelsea in a €40m deal for Serie A side Roma and former Blues boss Jose Mourinho, but Sky Italia reports Barcelona also tried to lure the England forward to the Nou Camp this transfer window.

    “It got as far as he Barca manager, Ronald Koeman, ringing up Abraham to try to convince him to move to Barcelona,” Sky Sports News’ Kaveh Solhekol told The Transfer Show.

    “In the end he had spoken to Mourinho at Roma and met their general manager, and had been so impressed with what they had to say that he turned down Barca to sign for them.”

    Abraham was unveiled by Roma today.

  • Tammy Abraham seals move to AS Roma

    Tammy Abraham seals move to AS Roma

    Serie A club Roma have completed the signing of striker Tammy Abraham from Chelsea.

    Abraham, 23, scored 30 goals in 82 appearances for Chelsea and was part of the squad which won the Champions League and UEFA Super Cup this year.

    Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: “Tammy will always be welcomed back at Stamford Bridge as one of our own.

    “We have all enjoyed watching his progress through our academy and into the first-team squad, and are grateful for his contribution to our successes at senior and youth level.”

    Meanwhile, Abraham has been speaking about his decision to join Roma from Chelsea.

    The 23-year-old striker has joined the Serie A club on a five-year deal for a fee of €40m (£34.1m).

    He will wear the number 9 shirt for the Giallorossi.

    “You can sense when a club really wants you – and Roma made their interest clear immediately,” said Abraham.

    “Roma is a club that deserves to be fighting for titles and trophies. I’ve had the experience of winning major trophies and I want to be in those competitions again – so I want to help this team to achieve that and get to the level where Roma should be.

    “It’s a massive honour to be the No.9 at this club and I just can’t wait to get started and to help the team.”

  • Chelsea striker in Italy to seal Serie A move

    Chelsea striker in Italy to seal Serie A move

    Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has arrived Italy today to complete a move to AS Roma.

    The Daily Mail says Abraham has agreed to join Roma in a £34million deal.

    The Chelsea striker arrived at Rome’s Ciampino airport on Sunday afternoon with the Italian club’s sporting director Tiago Pinto.

    Abraham was on the bench once again on Saturday and waved to supporters following Chelsea’s 3-0 win against Crystal Palace as he left the stadium with a suitcase in tow.

    The deal with Roma is understood to include a buy back clause of around £68m.

    Abraham, who had been waiting for Arsenal to firm up interest, has also spoken to Jose Mourinho who was keen to convince the 23-year old how big a role the England forward would have at Roma.

  • I’ve not been allowed to meet Mourinho – Roma player

    I’ve not been allowed to meet Mourinho – Roma player

    Javier Pastore admits he’s been frozen out at Roma in preseason.

    The midfielder is up for sale at the Giallorosso.

    “I have not even met (coach Jose) Mourinho, the club wants to sell me,” Pastore told Tiempo de Juego.

    “They didn’t even allow me to meet with him, nor to train so that I can show the coach if he wants to count on me or not.

    “I am training separately with a group of 20 players that Roma want to either sell or send out on loan. We’ll wait to the end of the session and then see what happens.

    “I have nothing concrete in terms of offers.

    “Despite the fact I recovered from my injury, I practically never played over the last four months and this made it more difficult to find a buyer.

    “I am trying something to get out of the contract, but there’s nothing so far.”

  • Arsenal coach sends message to Mourinho over Xhaka’s future

    Arsenal coach sends message to Mourinho over Xhaka’s future

    Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has ruled out any chance of Granit Xhaka exiting the club.

    The Spaniard, speaking after a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, said Xhaka is a “key member of our squad”.

    Xhaka has been heavily linked with a move to Roma, who are now managed by Jose Mourinho.

    Arsenal were believed to be demanding £18million for the Swiss midfielder.

    Xhaka is said to have even agreed on personal teams with Mourinho’s side, but Roma’s unwillingness to stump up the cash has seen the move collapse.

    Speaking to the press at the Emirates Stadium, Arteta ruled out Xhaka leaving Arsenal this month.

    “Granit is going to stay with us. He is a key member of our squad,” he said.

  • Mourinho leaves message on social media account of Arsenal midfielder

    Mourinho leaves message on social media account of Arsenal midfielder

    Roma coach Jose Mourino have reached out to transfer target Granit Xhaka on social media.

    The Daily Express reports Roma are keen to sign Xhaka this summer but Arsenal are holding out for the right price.

    The Gunners want to recoup £17million for the Switzerland international and the Serie A side are yet to stump up the money.

    On Wednesday morning, Xhaka posted a farewell message to Switzerland boss Vladimir Petkovic.

    Petkovic was appointed Switzerland boss in 2014 but has now left to join Ligue 1 side Bordeaux.

    Alongside two pictures of him hugging Petkovic, Xhaka wrote: “What a journey! Mister, I just want to thank you for everything.

    “We made history together! It’s been an unbelievable journey – thank you for all your hard work, for your support and for the way you have shaped a national team into a group of brothers.

    “We won’t forget your work and we wish you all the best in Bordeaux.”

    Not long after the message had been posted, Mourinho responded on his personal Instagram account. The Portuguese simply commented three clapping hands emojis under Xhaka’s post.

  • Mourinho has lifted everyone connected to the club – Roma chief

    Mourinho has lifted everyone connected to the club – Roma chief

    Roma’s board is delighted with the early impact of new coach Jose Mourinho.

    Giallorossi director Francesco Calvo says Mourinho has lifted the spirits of everyone connected to the club.

    “Since the announcement of Mourinho’s arrival, there has been immense enthusiasm both among the fans and within the club,” Calvo told DAZN.

    “He is a coach who will raise the bar at Roma. People say the devil is in the details, and Mourinho is very focused on that element.

    “This is why we feel optimistic.”

    Roma reached the Europa League semi-finals under Paulo Fonseca last season, but finished seventh in Serie A.

  • I’m not here for holiday, journalists be warned – Mourinho

    I’m not here for holiday, journalists be warned – Mourinho

    Jose Mourinho has assured Roma fans he’s not made the move for a holiday.

    The new Roma coach was presented to the local media this morning.

    Mourinho said: “The ownership wants to do something with passion and this is the main reason that brought me here. Now it’s time to work, together with mine, that is all those who will work with me and with Roma.

    “Was this city one of the reasons you saw me here? I answer no. It is an important city, but I am not here on vacation or for tourism. I’m here to work.”

    On the pressure of being Roma coach, Mourinho joked: “I already had to change my phone three times for what they call me … Seriously, it’s fantastic, it’s incredible. For those who worked in Italy when you leave, this thing is missing. Now there is work to be done internally and within the club we have to focus on this, with all due respect for journalists.

    “When I work I’m not too nice, maybe it won’t be a pleasure for journalists to work with me because I work to defend my club. This is fundamental. Inside of Trigoria we have to think about this, we have a job to do and I will respect that of the journalists.”