AS Roma names D'Amico sporting director as Atalanta contract stalls

AS Roma is set to confirm former Verona executive D'Amico as the club's new sporting director, succeeding Massara. The appointment is expected within hours, pending the resolution of a pending contractual issue with Atalanta that limits D'Amico's authority until July 1. Without a special waiver, he cannot sign contracts or make official offers until the deroga is granted.

Once in place, D'Amico will focus on renewing expiring player contracts, with the club expressing confidence about extending deals with players such as Dybala and Pellegrini and continuing talks over Celik. The club also noted recent financial activity, including Lens exercising a buy‑back clause for Saudi and Roma retaining a 10% future‑sale clause.

Roma plans to launch its season‑ticket campaign in mid‑month, beginning with renewals before offering tickets to the waiting list of roughly 25,000 prospective subscribers.