AS ROMA NEWS – Nine days to change destiny. Nine games to draw Roma’s future, because there is not only the difference between a team with and without Dybala, but also between a Roma in Champions League and one out. The club’s economic situation is clear, despite the Friedkin’s efforts. Ranieri explained it well on Feb. 7, in words that did not please everyone.
“Financial fair play imposes precise limits, certain salary caps cannot be exceeded. This will also condition the next market and perhaps the one after that. To improve, we need more revenues,” the words of the Testaccino coach, who from next summer will wear the shoes of the manager inside Trigoria. Translated: spending on salaries, agents and name tags cannot exceed 70 percent of 2025 revenues.
That is why Champions League qualification is not only a sporting goal, but a decisive crossroads. Without European revenues, Ranieri and Ghisolfi will have to make real stunts on the market: reduce the wage bill, sacrifice a few valuable pieces and focus on targeted strikes. Ideally, they should replicate operations like that of Koné (appetite of several European clubs, ready to invest in him in the summer) and limit flops to a minimum. A difficult balance, but necessary to make Roma grow without upsetting the accounts.
That is why from Saturday night, in Lecce, it will be crucial to resume the ride that began before last Christmas: the three points will be obligatory in view of the final rush, where the direct clashes will dominate. There the fate of the teams in the running for a Champions League spot will be decided. Roma, incredibly, is back in the running. But now one last effort is needed. One that can change the fate of the club.
Source: Il Messaggero / Corriere dello Sport / Il Tempo
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