Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini held talks with sporting director Frederic Massara at the hotel, and their relationship appears to be easing.
Recent rumors suggested that Gasperini and Massara had a rift due to the club's slow progress in signing a new forward in the winter transfer window. However, media reported that after Roma's entire team checked into Hotel Zenit Salento in Lecce for their away game last Tuesday, Gasperini and Massara conversed after dinner. The scene was captured by the media, and the atmosphere of their exchange seemed harmonious, indicating that their relationship is easing.
Gasperini is eager to win at Roma and has been pushing for an accelerated pace in signing a forward this winter over the past few weeks. He originally planned to secure Matteo Raspadori before this round of Serie A, but the deal has not been completed yet. In addition, the transfer of Joshua Zirkzee may be hindered due to Manchester United's managerial change. Reporters revealed that Dan Friedkin, Roma's American owner, is likely to arrive in Rome this Wednesday and preside over an internal club meeting to discuss winter transfer issues.
