Gianluca Mancini to remain at Roma this window

Roma confirmed defender Gianluca Mancini will stay at the club this transfer window. The club ruled out any transfer for the Italian centre‑back. Mancini continues to wear the number 23 shirt. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini called Mancini a lynchpin of his side. Gasperini expects the defender to be crucial as Roma aim for a Champions League return. Roma are preparing for a Champions League campaign after securing qualification last season. The team will rely on defensive solidity to compete at the European level. With the window closing, Roma will focus on squad cohesion around Mancini. His presence should anchor the back line for the upcoming fixtures.