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The curtain rises on the new 2025/26 Serie A season. On Saturday, August 23, the first four matches of the opening day will take place, including the standout big match at the Olimpico

Manchester United have accepted Roma ’s transfer offer for their ‘bomb squad’ member Jadon Sancho, according to reports. The two clubs have reached an agreement on a deal worth €19m (£16.4m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons, totalling £20.7m, Sky in Italy have reported.

Jan Ziolkowski remains a target for Roma and sporting director Frederic Massara to strengthen their defense. The young Pole, owned by Legia Warsaw, has pledged his commitment to the Roman club and is determined to wear the Giallorossi jersey.

Leon Bailey has completed a loan move from Aston Villa to Italian club Roma. The Jamaica winger has joined the Italian side for the 2025-26 season and the deal includes an option to buy. The 28-year-old made a £25m move to Villa from German club Bayer Leverkusen in 2021 and went on to score 22 goals in 144 appearances.

Inter Milan could still end up signing Manu Kone from Roma despite the capital club’s initial rejection.According to Il Romanista via FCInterNews, the Giallorossi must raise an eye-watering €100

Italy is known for many great things but football and religion has to be up there. The two are almost intertwined. Calcio is almost a religion in itself in Italy as fans flock to stadia across the country after mass every Sunday to watch their sides in Serie A.