Champions League, finally
Roma are back in Europe's top competition for the first time in seven years. The win at Verona on the final day sealed a top-four finish, and Gian Piero Gasperini made sure everyone knew what it meant. He called the squad "extraordinary" after a campaign he described as difficult, and the achievement as "incredible" (1). Bryan Cristante, Gianluca Mancini, and Lorenzo Pellegrini were all namechecked by the manager in his post-match praise. Pellegrini was not originally in the matchday list but traveled with the squad to the Bentegodi, a decision that paid off.
Dybala sends the fans dreaming
Paulo Dybala did not stay quiet after qualification was secured. His social media message lit up Roma fan circles, with supporters already looking ahead to what he can do on a Champions League stage next season (3). No specifics yet on his plans, but the tone was euphoric.
Dodô deal moving fast
Roma are advancing toward a deal for Fiorentina right-back Dodô. The Brazilian is a specific request from Gasperini, and negotiations between the clubs are progressing (2). A right-back upgrade has been on the agenda for months, and this one now looks close.
Serie A report card: Roma fly high
A season review of Serie A names Roma and Como as the two clubs flying into the Champions League, while Milan and Juventus are flagged for collapses (4). Inter ran away with the title. It is the kind of final-day verdict that confirms just how much Gasperini squeezed from this squad.
Fan reactions
The mood is champagne-soaked but already pivoting to the market. Fans are asking how much the club can actually spend now that Champions League money is secured, and whether that unlocks genuine splash signings. There is also buzz around Ricky Massara's departure, with some treating it as a necessary reset ahead of the summer window. Read the thread here.
