Roma lock down Pisilli as untouchable cornerstone for Champions League

In the heat of a Miami vacation, Niccolò Pisilli swapped a World Cup fantasy for a beachside break with girlfriend Anastasia Conti, just steps from teammates Koné and El Aynaoui. Back in Trigoria, Roma have firmly shut the door on Como’s renewed interest, confirming that manager Gian Piero Gasperini sees the midfielder as untouchable and essential for the upcoming Champions League campaign.

While his American interlude offered a brief escape, Pisilli’s long‑term future remains firmly anchored in Trigoria. The midfielder’s commitment to Roma is reinforced by the club’s refusal to entertain Como’s latest overture.

Gasperini regards Pisilli as a key technical asset, planning to increase his minutes compared with last season. His intensity, versatility and potential for growth are seen as vital in a squad that will also contest the Champions League.

UEFA’s roster rules for next season’s Champions League demand players who were born and trained within the club’s youth system. Pisilli, a product of Roma’s academy, therefore satisfies a crucial eligibility criterion, making him indispensable for the European roster.

Roma have already declared Svilar and Wesley unsellable unless an outsized offer emerges. Pisilli is now being placed alongside those two names, signalling the club’s reluctance to part with homegrown talent despite a market driven by capital gains.

By securing Pisilli, Roma aim to blend technical depth with regulatory compliance, strengthening their chances in both domestic and continental competitions. The firm stance underscores a broader strategy of building a squad rooted in the club’s own development pipeline.