Roma appears poised to appoint Florent Ghisolfi, currently with Nice, as the club’s new Director of Sport, although no official announcement has been made yet. Simultaneously, details regarding Daniele De Rossi’s contract extension with the club have begun to emerge.
Since the departure of General Manager Tiago Pinto following the winter transfer window, Roma has been without a Director of Sport. However, the anticipation surrounding Ghisolfi’s potential appointment has heightened as rumors of his candidacy gain traction.
Ghisolfi, a 39-year-old former Reims midfielder, transitioned into an executive role after retiring from professional football in 2015. His experience includes a three-year stint as Director of Sport for RC Lens before joining OGC Nice in 2022. Despite his relatively short tenure at Nice, where the team finished ninth in his first season and currently holds fifth place in Ligue 1, Ghisolfi’s approach to player recruitment and financial management aligns with the Friedkin family’s reported desire to shift away from high-cost, aging players.
While Ghisolfi’s spending strategies at Nice remain unclear, Roma’s anticipated lighter Financial Fair Play burden in the coming seasons may afford him greater flexibility in the transfer market.
Meanwhile, attention also turns to Daniele De Rossi’s contract extension. While it has been known for some time that De Rossi would continue with the club in a managerial capacity, details have emerged regarding the terms of his new deal. Reports from multiple sources in Italy suggest that De Rossi will sign a three-year contract worth €2.5 million annually.
The potential pairing of a youthful manager with a Director of Sport aligns with contemporary football trends, yet given Roma’s recent challenges, patience may be warranted as the Friedkin family navigates this new era.