Stekelenburg: All Depends Roma

Maarten Stekelenburg was apparently eager to leave Ajax Amsterdam and anchored to the Italian club AS Roma.

That desire is not unusual, because Steklenburg already hinted to leave this summer, Ajax had also already allowed the Dutch international goalkeeper is to go.

However, negotiations with the Club of Rome is currently deadlocked, Ajax a little less pleased with the bid awarded by the Romans.

"I've never been so close to wear the uniforms of other clubs," said Stekelenburg on Sky Sport Italia.

"I'm still tied with Ajax and I can tell, but I can say that I will soon leave the club," he added.

"How is my chance to play in Rome? Today the ball was in their hands," said Stekelenburg.

Believed, Ajax to fix prices by 8 to 9 million Euros, but now Rome is only offered 5 million Euros for the goalkeeper that will expire in June 2012 the contract.

AS Roma Explain Detail Transfer Bojan Krkic

After causing a lot of question marks, Roma finally detailed their transfer Bojan Krkic, which in their explanations revealed new facts Barcelona buy-back option at 17 million Euros in 2012.

"AS Roma announce a contract with Barcelona's Bojan Krkic Perez to buy at a price of 12 million Euros, which will be paid before 1 July 2013."

"As part of the agreement, Barcelona have Bojan exclusive right to purchase at a price of 17 million euros in the 2011-12 season, or 13 million euros in the 2012-13 season, which will be paid twice on 31 January and 31 May."

"Barca have an obligation to repurchase Bojan on the second season in Rome, but Rome has the option to retain Bojan."

"Roma have time until June 20, 2013 to set up a fund of 28 million euros if that would be paid three times on July 1, 2013, January 31, 2014 and July 31, 2014, if they decide to retain Bojan."

"While Bojan agreed contract duration of 4 years up to June 30, 2015 for a fee of 3.2 million Euros for the 2011-13, then 6.3 million Euros in the 2013-15 season, plus a few bonus depending on performance in Rome," the statement official of the club.

That way, Bojan will receive a fee of 3.2 million Euros for the first two seasons or in other words 1.6 million Euros per season. And Bojan will pay double if he was retained in the third season of Roma.

AS Roma Official Get Gabriel Heinze and Loic Nego

AS Roma's official balls just to get new players, not just one, but the Romans immediately inaugurate two defenders at once.

Roma officially get the signatures of two players behind the Gabriel Heinze and Loic Nego.

Rome confirmed the certainty Heinze costumed Rome through his official website, Heinze signed a one-year contract extension with an option in the second year.

33-year-old players yesterday had been in Rome and subsequently perform medical tests after it joined the other Roman squad to undergo training in Riscone In Brunico.

While the 20-year-old defender Nantes, Loic Nego also has completed his move to Roma.

Bojan: Focus I to Roma, not Barca

Bojan Krkic confirmed if he will only focus for his new club, AS Roma - instead of waiting for a chance to go back to Barcelona.

Bojan complete the transfer process is quite complicated with a value of 12 million euros, in which the Blaugrana could buy it back with a value of 13 million euros in 2013, but Rome would pay an additional 28 million euros.

"It's true that I wanted the clause, or I'll park here waiting for Barcelona," said 20-year-old attacker was tiny.

"Please, honor Roma fans, I wish we did not talk about it anymore. I can not tell if I will survive for a long time or return to Barcelona, but I want to focus on Roma."

"I am very happy to be joining a big club like Roma. Obviously, the fact that Luis Enrique's here already influencing my decision, because he respects me as a player and too personal."

In Rome, Bojan will be wearing costumes numbered 14, and he explains the reasons for the selection of the number.

"This is the number worn my good friend, Thierry Henry and the warlords in the past, Johann Crujff," he explained.

"Rome Project is an interesting subject and I think we have the right blend of young players with experience to make the fans happy. No burdensome pressure on my shoulders, I'm ready for him."

"It's true, I have a strong start in my career, while in the past year I rarely play it."

"I've rediscovered the motivation and the enjoyment of playing football with a team full of great champions. I like the idea of ​​playing with Francesco Totti," added the player's bloody Serbia.

Erik Lamela Impatient Playing in the Derby Della Capitale

The new Roma player, Erik Lamela eager to strengthen the Roma, even Lamela also already looking forward to the derby against Lazio.

The former River Plate player is even likens Derby Della Capitale derby against Lazio as River Plate against Boca Juniors in the Argentine league.

"The spirit of equal Roma fans with River fans. Rome is a big club and I received a warm welcome," said Lamela told Sky Sport Italia.

"Rome is a very strong team and a very beautiful city. Derby Roma-lazio into a game of my dreams, it's like a River-Boca Juniors," added Lamela.

"A derby classic that everyone wants to be part of the game."

"I do not know if I will go to the starting line-up, but we'll see what decision will be taken by the coach."

Lamela sold by River Plate after the club was relegated to the Nacional B, in addition to the River is also the middle of financial difficulties, so it must sell players bintangya, Roma brought Lamela with the transfer fee at 20 million Euros.

Luis Enrique Not Choose Love in Roma

Newer allenatore Roma, Luis Enrique said if he will not be favoritism in the Roma team and ready to get rid of those who did not blend with the project.

Former Barcelona coach B was already changing exercise patterns and squad tactical approach Rome, even he changed the team diet.

"I enjoyed everything so far. We do good work," he said.

"I am delighted with the players, feel the support of fans and did not see a particular pressure. I want to build a team who can forget their problems. We will fight to win every game."

"My goal is to convince all the players will be this project. Snggup If I do not do it, then I will go home and my successor will be brought."

"At the same time, if I get the feeling if someone does not blend with this project, then they would be eliminated."

Luis Enrique is also called the captain Francesco Totti, midfielder Daniele De Rossi and Simone Perrotta has a crucial role in the squad.

"I always expect something more from Totti, De Rossi and Perrotta, because they are great players who could be an example for the younger element," he added.

"The greater the quality of players we have, the better. The goal is to invade and survive as a single unit. I will not talk about those yet to come, but we know we are who we need to complete the squad."

Heinze: Great Honor Defend Roma

Gabriel Heinze claimed to feel honored to wear a uniform Roma, and claimed if he liked the new project Giallorossi.

Former Manchester United defender's status as a free transfer after his contract with Olympique Marseille cut, but at 33 he still felt able to give many contributions to Rome.

"It's a great honor to wear the Roman uniform and compete in Serie A, one of the most important leagues in the world," said the defender from Argentina.

"I was lucky enough to represent the big clubs in my career. Now that this challenge has come and it was readily accepted. No one had to convince me because I really want to move here."

"I have spoken with the coach and the director, so I immediately liked their plan. There is a focus on young players here, but also there is a balanced combination with experienced players," he continued.

"Players kinds Bojan Krkic and Erik Lamela want to write history with this great club. With a seasoned figure like me, is our duty to set an example for them."

"I can play as a central defender or wing defender, so it's up to the coach to decide. Cooperation with Nicolas Burdisso will be fun," said Heinze, who chose the number 5 shirt, on his compatriot.

Perrotta Kian Terkesan Metode Luis Enrique

AS Roma midfielder Simone Perrotta claiming more impressed after diving methods that brought new Roma coach, Luis Enrique.

Rome melakoni pre-season training with the methods, practices and tactics that drastically changed from previous seasons as the arrival of former Barcelona B coach to the Olimpico.

"Coach has a very positive character and he had a different way in both practice and play," Perrotta said in Rome Channel.

"He uses his mastery of the Spanish system with a large ball, which can look boring at one time, but ultimately very productive."

"On a personal level, he is an amazing man and a skilled communicator. He reminds me of the figure of Luciano Spalletti in the way he approached the team and each player individually.

"Not easy to remember the name of each player, including those in the youth team, so he showed great humility in focusing on details like that," marveled Perrotta.

"Our Thirst for success remains the same as before. Rome through a revolution in the owners, directors and coaches, but our squad has remained largely the same and it's a positive thing."

"We've brought young players who have enough experience, such as Bojan Krkic, Erik Lamela and Jose Angel. Klub abroad are more accustomed to lower the young players rather than Serie A."

"We are also having Gabriel Heinze, who will further strengthen our defense," he concluded.

Sabatini: De Rossi Will Never Sale!

Roma director Walter Sabatini remind enthusiasts Daniele De Rossi to bury their dreams because the players they would never sell.

Contract Capitano Futuro - nicknamed De Rossi, will expire next summer and to date the contract renewal talks about having a wedge-related salaries and contract duration.

The condition is sparking speculation that De Rossi will be sold in order to ensure he would not go to another club for free within the next 12 months, with a large number of clubs are waiting for the service.

"Daniele is not the subject of negotiations, because he has never and will never be sold," said Sabatini.

"We are in talks about a contract renewal and will not start any process with another club. It is not for sale!"

"I'd rather through lengthy negotiations on renewal of contract and risk losing him in a year rather than releasing it today. The club will do everything possible to retain De Rossi."

Sabatini also confirmed that Jeremy Menez is now almost certainly sold to Paris Saint-Germain, including responding to a number of other related rumors Giallorossi squad.

"Sales Menez is almost certain," he said.

"As for Mirko Vucinic, the departure will not be accelerated, especially since he showed some good performances in a friendly match. He might be sold, but it is not certain."

"Maarten Stekelenburg is one of our targets. When the team returned to Trigoria to practice, certainly there will be a new goalkeeper."

Convinced Juan Bojan will shine in Serie A

Roma new striker, Bojan Krkic got a great support from his new colleague, Juan. Brazilian defender Bojan rate will be the key to Rome along with former Barça B coach, Luis Enrique.

"Bojan? He's young and has a great talent who has won many trophies," said Juan told Il Corriere dello Sport.

"He would show that he can play well despite being away from Barcelona."

In order to complete his move to the Italian capital this club, Bojan missed pre-season game held by Barcelona. A few weeks ago, Bojan's father said if his son already has a photo Olimpico stadium in his cell phone, as if eager to live in Italy.

Lecce Get Julio Sergio From AS Roma

After Doni move to Liverpool, now turn that left goalkeeper Julio Sergio Roma this summer.

Brazilian goalkeeper will complete a few points and possibly in five days to Lecce Sergio transfer process will be completed.

Goalkeepers are always a second choice in Rome is indeed a list of sale Rome this season, new coach Karen Roman, Luis Enrique hinted to conduct refresher on the goalkeeper position.

"We have reached an agreement with Lecce last week," said Sergio agent, Alessandro Lucci.

"The process is almost complete," said Lucci.

Earlier, Sergio is more often associated with Sampdoria, Lecce before conducting the negotiation process.

"We have no problem despite having to play in Serie B with Sampdoria, but we never formally negotiate with them," said Lucci.

32-year-old goalkeeper joined Roma in 2006, but since then Sergio has always been second or third choice, but in the 2009-2010 season Sergio managed to become the first choice in Roma.

PSG Official Get Roma midfielder Jeremy Menez

Paris Saint-Germain officially introduced the former AS Roma midfielder Jeremy Menez became the first recruits PSG this summer.

24-year-old became the first recruits PSG under the leadership of the new technical director, Leonardo.

Menez became PSG player with a three-year contract duration.

Believed, PSG poured funds amounting to 8 million Euros to bring the former AS Monaco player.

Menez before joining Roma in 2008 to replace the role of Ludovic Giuly, also from France.

Last season was the worst season Menez, he was more often the inhabitants of the bench and often involved an argument with the coach of Roma, Vincenzo Montella.

Menez addition, PSG has also introduced other recruits that the French citizen Angola midfielder Blaise Matuidi.

24-year-old player had been projected to replace Claude Makelele, who retired at the end of last season.

Roma open talks with Ajax for transfer of Maarten Stekelenburg - report

The Serie A outfit are keen to add a new goalkeeper to their squad and have now opened talks to lure the Dutch international to Italy

Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini has travelled to Amsterdam this Friday to open talks with Ajax about the possible transfer of shot-stopper Maarten Stekelenburg, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.The Serie A side are in the market for a new goalkeeper because of the expected departure of Alexander Doni to Liverpool, and they reportedly see Stekelenburg as the perfect replacement.

The 28-year-old has developed into one of Europe's top goalkeepers in the past couple of seasons and his impressive development hasn't gone unnoticed in the Italian capital.

Stekelenburg has a contract until the summer of 2012 with Ajax and an offer in the region of €10 million will likely be enough to lure him away from the Amsterdam ArenA.

Roma have been linked with several players since the summer transfer window opened, and seem keen to wrap up several deals in the coming days. Aside from closing in on Stekelenburg, they're also on the verge of signing Barcelona attacker Bojan Krkic and River Plate youngster Erik Lamela.

The Serie A outfit are keen to add a new goalkeeper to their squad and have now opened talks to lure the Dutch international to Italy

 

Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini has travelled to Amsterdam this Friday to open talks with Ajax about the possible transfer of shot-stopper Maarten Stekelenburg, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.The Serie A side are in the market for a new goalkeeper because of the expected departure of Alexander Doni to Liverpool, and they reportedly see Stekelenburg as the perfect replacement.

The 28-year-old has developed into one of Europe's top goalkeepers in the past couple of seasons and his impressive development hasn't gone unnoticed in the Italian capital.

Stekelenburg has a contract until the summer of 2012 with Ajax and an offer in the region of €10 million will likely be enough to lure him away from the Amsterdam ArenA.

Roma have been linked with several players since the summer transfer window opened, and seem keen to wrap up several deals in the coming days. Aside from closing in on Stekelenburg, they're also on the verge of signing Barcelona attacker Bojan Krkic and River Plate youngster Erik Lamela.

Roma closing in on deal for Ajax's Maarten Stekelenburg - report

The Dutch No. 1 looks set to be on his way to the Italian capital after the Serie A outfit significantly upped their bid and his current club paved the way for a transfer

Ajax and Roma are reportedly close to coming to a final agreement over the signing of Dutch international goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, a report from the Netherlands suggests.

Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad claims that the Serie A giants have lodged a second, improved bid for the 28-year-old, increasing their offer from around €5 million to between €8-€9m.

Ajax are thought to be willing to accept this improved offer, with the shot-stopper's contract set to expire in the summer of 2012. Roma have already agreed personal terms with the player, who has made almost 200 league appearances during his nine years in Amsterdam.

Negotiations began in earnest yesterday between the clubs with telephone discussions followed up by a written bid. Stekelenburg's agent, Rob Jansen, travelled to the Italian capital yesterday and told the newspaper: "We have confidence that things will work out."

Meanwhile, Ajax sporting director Danny Blind has said that while the club will not stand in the way of a move, they want to receive a fair price for a player whom they hold in high regard.

"The deal has not collapsed and the Italians are making progress. It is clear that we don't want to lose Maarten as he is a magnificent goalkeeper," he told De Telegraaf.

"On the other hand, we won't prevent such a move for him. We do want the right price for him and that is more than €5m.

Roma had also been linked with a move for Espanyol's Carlos Kameni, however, their interest in the Cameroon international has faded, with the focus having switched to Stekelenburg.

Simon Kjaer is likely to remain at Wolfsburg unless Juventus & Roma make offers - agent

Agent offers clarity on Denmark international's future and claims no offers have arrived, but if they do something could happen as he leaves the ball in the German club's court

The agent of Simon Kjaer believes his client will not leave Wolfsburg unless Juventus or Roma match the German club's €15 million transfer demands.The Denmark international has been linked with a return to Serie A after enduring a frustrating first season at Wolfsburg, who narrowly avoided relegation from the Bundesliga.

Roma have been suggested as a likely destination over the last few weeks, while reports in Italy on Wednesday claimed Juventus had entered the race for the defender.

"If the player is liked and he is an objective then Juventus and Roma must first speak with Wolfsburg," agent Mikkel Beck told Calciomercato.com.

"No proposals have arrived from Roma or Juventus and I know Wolfsburg are relying on Kjaer. I think he will stay with Wolfsburg.

"He has a contract until 2014 and he is happy there, but if an offer comes then it will be down to Wolfsburg to decide what to do.

"If things develop we will sit at the table and speak, but last year Wolfsburg made an important investment in Kjaer and it is unlikely they will want to lose him."

The 22-year-old defender joined Palermo from Midtjylland in 2008 before moving to the German outfit in 2010.

New signing Gabriel Heinze honoured to join Roma

The 33-year-old is looking forward to the challenge of playing in a new team and country, and is excited about the prospect of turning out alongside Erik Lamela and Bojan

Gabriel Heinze has stated that he is honoured and proud to have signed for Roma, and is ready for the challenge of playing in Italy.

The 33-year-old defender moved to the Italian capital after two seasons with Marseille, and feels the transfer will be another test in his career."For me, wearing the jersey of Roma is an honour. I have [been] lucky enough to play in big clubs, now I have been given this new challenge and I did not hesitate [for] a second to say yes - I am proud to have the chance to prove myself in this country and this team," the ex-Manchester United man told Corriere dello Sport.

The Stadio Olimpico outfit are under new American owners, and have ambitious plans of getting back into Scudetto contention, which has impressed their new signing.

"The project is ambitious and appealing, i Giallorossi have a good mix of experienced and young players.

"Bojan [Krkic] and [Erik] Lamela are great players who are hungry for success in Rome, which [will help] the whole group," he continued.

Heinze will join countryman Nicolas Burdisso at the club, and would like to play in the centre of defence with his international team-mate, but also is happy to feature at left back.

"I [have] played with Nicolas many times in the national team and [it] has always gone well.

"[However], I will play where the coach asks me to play: it is he who decides, I have no problems. My goal is to win," he concluded.

The arrival of Heinze is set to soften the blow of losing France international Phillippe Mexes to Milan earlier in the transfer window.

No progress on pursuit of Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas, says Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola

The Barca coach is currently preparing his side for a friendly fixture in Croatia, and says there is nothing new to report on the Arsenal captain's possible Camp Nou switch

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has admitted at a pre-match press conference that there have been no further developments in the club's move for Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas.

In what has become one of the summer's longest-running transfer sagas, Goal.com revealed on Friday that more talks were in the offing between the English outfit and the European champions, after initial discussions had fizzled out.

Asked on Saturday about the possible signing of the 24-year-old midfielder, Guardiola said: "There is nothing new with Cesc."

The Catalan side will begin their pre-season friendly campaign on Saturday night with a test in Eastern Europe against Croatian runners-up Hajduk Split, and the Barca coach, although disappointed to see his stellar quartet of Xavi, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol and Pedro absent, emphasised the need to perform well.

"We want to give the best image possible [against Hajduk]," he said. "As a coach, I would want them all included, but [unfortunately] I cannot."

Guardiola also praised youngster Bojan Krkic, who has departed for pastures new at Roma, and Oriol Romeu, who is set to complete a transfer to Chelsea.

"I want to thank Bojan for all he has done over the years and I wish him well," he said.

"[In regards to Romeu], the opportunity at Chelsea is a very good one [for him], but Barcelona will control negotiations."

Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero weighing up Manchester City move following agent's negotiation with Premier League club - report

Agent in talks with Eastlands outfit and has flown to Argentina to update the attacker, who will decide on his future in the coming days while Atleti eye Osvaldo as a replacement
Roberto Mancini has eyed 'Kun' as a replacement for the outgoing Carlos Tevez, who is keen to leave the club, and a deal appears closer to being signed.

AS reports that Hernan Reguera was in England between Monday and Friday of last week, and says the representative has thrashed out terms that will now be considered by the 23-year-old.

The Spanish daily also relays that the Quilmes-born striker will use the coming days to think over the details before making a decision regarding his future, while Sky Sports News have reported that City will enter into negotiations to sign the Argentine 'in the next 48 hours'.

It is believed that Aguero will not attend Atleti pre-season training on Sunday, with the avoidance of an uncomfortable situation the aim as his time at the Santiago Calderon is seemingly coming to an end.

After handing in a transfer request, the ex-Independiente forward has been subject to transfer speculation all summer long, with the Eastlands outfit one of the main suitors, along with Juventus and Atletico's city rivals Real Madrid.

Atletico have negotiated a deal to sign striker Dan Osvaldo from Espanyol as a replacement for Aguero, according to Marca.

Roma announce details of fee and buy-back clauses in Bojan Krkic's complicated transfer from Barcelona

The young attacker has joined the Italian oufit in one of the summer's more complicated deals, as they will have to splash out a considerable outlay in two years time to keep him
Roma have confirmed they have agreed to pay a fee of €12 million for the services of forward Bojan Krkic from Barcelona, and have also revealed the intricacies of the transfer itself.

After official confirmation on Friday, the Italian side have announced the economic terms of the deal involving the Spain Under-21 international, who will receive a salary of €1.6 million for each of the the first two seasons, which will be doubled if the capital club agree to retain him in 2013, for a hefty fee of €28 million.

A statement on the club's official website read: "Bojan Krkic Perez has signed for a fee of €12 million, payable on July 1, 2013. Barcelona will have an option to buy back the rights of the player at the end of the 2011-2012 or 2012-2013 season, for a fee equal to €17 million and €13m respectively, both payable in two installments on January 31, 2014 and then May 31, 2014."

"This repurchase option becomes mandatory for Barcelona for 2012-13, but ​​AS Roma can retain ownership rights of the player, to be exercised by June 20, 2013, for an additional fee of €28 million, payable in three installments on July 1, 2013, January 31, 2014 and July 31, 2014."

Bojan put pen to paper on his new contract on Friday, and is now travelling to Brunico Riscone to join the team in preparation for the new season.

Francsco Totti Biography

Personal information
Full name Francesco Totti
Date of birth 27 September 1976 (1976-09-27) (age 31)
Place of birth Rome, Italy
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Attacking midfielder, Forward
Club information
Current club AS Roma
Number 10
Youth clubs
1988
1989-1993 AS Lodigiani
AS Roma
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1993- AS Roma 380 (160)
National team2
1998-2006 Italy 058 00(9)
1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 22 December 2007.
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 28 May 2007.
* Appearances (Goals)

Francesco Totti, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI,[1][2] (born 27 September 1976 in Rome) is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer. He plays for A.S. Roma in Italy's Serie A, a league where he also stands as the top active scorer, with over one hundred goals. Between 1998 and 2006 he was a regular member of the Italian national team, with whom he won the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Totti's position is that of a striker or an attacking midfielder, though he is best known for playing as the trequartista (or second striker), a compromise between the two positions where the player acts as a link between midfield and attack. He is also Roma's first choice to take free kicks and penalties, having scored a number of goals from dead-ball situations.

Totti is widely recognised as the symbol of Roma, having never left the team despite the possibility of playing in stronger and richer clubs, and being the number one goalscorer and the most capped player in the club's history. On 7 June 2007 Totti was declared the winner of the prestigious European Golden Boot, the award given to the top scorer in all the European leagues.

Francesco Totti Career

Season Club Games Goals Yellow Cards Red Cards
2008/09 Roma 0 0 0 0
2007/08 Roma 25 14 2 0
2006/07 Roma 35 26 2 1
2005/06 Roma 23 15 3 1
2004/05 Roma 29 12 10 2
2003/04 Roma 31 20 5 0
2002/03 Roma 23 14 5 1
2001/02 Roma 23 8 6 0
2000/01 Roma 30 13 5 0
1999/00 Roma 27 7 8 2
1998/99 Roma 30 12
1997/98 Roma 30 13
1996/97 Roma 26 5
1995/96 Roma 28 2
1994/95 Roma 21 4
1993/94 Roma 8 0
1992/93 Roma 2 0
1992/93 Roma 2 0

Totti motivates the Giallorossi "I expect a great Roma"

The captain: "This season I would like to see us we win more games, but it depends on us. We want to start anew and see what we we are made of". Luis Enrique: "Totti is unique"

"What do I expect this year? That we win more games, but that depends on. And I want to see a great Roma for this great city". Francesco Totti as a true captain was an example for everyone turning up at Trigoria in great shape, ready to start the pre-season training with the new coach Luis Enrique.

"I spent the summer isolated from everybody - explained Totti on Roma Channel -. I don't know what has happened, but I hope that we have worked well. As of today we will change our approach. I'm not sure what I feel. I don't even know who will be staying or who will be leaving. But we want to start a new and see what we are made of". The new Spanish coach expects a great deal of the captain and the other more experienced players like De Rossi and Perrotta. Totti is also part of Luis Enrique'as project. "I have been doing this job for 20 years. I'm used to gossip. The fact that I'm still here means that I think something is going to happen".

the americans — "I haven't met the new owners. I will meet them in the next few days. I hope we have worked well". The Giallorossi's captain turned up in good shape. "I'm looking good? I trained a bit" he told Roma Channe

l.luis enrique — "Francesco Totti? He is unique. I finally met him today. It is great to have players of the quality of Totti, De Rossi and Perrotta, who have to be the an example for everyone. Do I like Vucinic? I like tough players: Vucinic if one of them. This is what the new coach of Roma, Luis Enrique, told Roma Channel after the first training session at Trigoria. Totti and De Rossi, Perrotta and Vucinic are not the only quality players. There are also the new signings: from the Spanish left back, Josè Angel, to the attacking Argentinian midfielder, Erik Lamela, the Under 21 Spanish forward, Bojan Krkic, and the Under 20 French winger, Loic Nego. "The most important thing is to get across the need for personality and the desire to play attacking football", stated Luis Enrique, adding, ""One thing I will never change is the idea of going onto the pitch to win always, at home and away. This is my programme".

Asked to Raise Bid For AS Roma Maarten Stekelenburg

Ajax is still not ready Maarten Stekelenburg off to AS Romea. Section of the proposed offer, the Italian capital club are still too low.

Roma have made a bid of five million euros. Stekelenburg itself is also reported to deal personally with the Roman sack.

But Ajax seeking a transfer fee offered is greater than the previous Rome. "Unfinished agreement," said technical manager Danny Blind to De Telegraaf.

"Ajax are still waiting for Rome to change their offer," she continues.

"It is clear we are not prepared it off, but on the other hand, is concerned want to go. We want the right price for him and the transfernya more than five million euros." Forza Roma

Roma looking Standard Liege free-scoring midfielder Witsel

AS Roma have joined the battle for Standard Liege midfielder Axel Witsel.

Italian media sources say the midfielder has caught the attention of Giallorossi sporting director Walter Sabatini.

The latter is working hard in foreign markets as he looks to build a competitive side for new boss Luis Enrique.

Witsel is a Belgian international who is still maturing and developing at the age of 22. His current contract expires in 2015.

Portuguese giants Benfica are also interested in the player who Standard value at around €10m.

Roma finalising deal for Nantes fullback Loic Nego

Nantes defender Loic Nego is set to move to AS Roma.

The right-back is available on a free transfer after impressing in Ligue 2 with Nantes this season.

He was also of interest to the likes of Benfica, Cesena and Saint-Etienne.

It is widely reported in Italy and France that Roma have secured a deal for Nego and will sign him possibly as early as this weekend. Forza AS Roma

History Of AS Roma

Associazione Sportiva Roma is a major professional football club both in Italy’s Serie A and in European football. Roma's home strip comprises of maroon red shirts with golden yellow borders, white shorts and black socks, thus earning them their nickname I Giallorossi (The Yellow-Reds). The emblem of the team portrays the female wolf with the two infant brothers Romulus and Remus, illustrating the well-known myth of the creation of Rome, superimposed on a bipartite golden yellow over maroon red shield. The official colours also reflect the gold and maroon bipartite of the flag of the Eternal City, with the former symbolizing God in Christianity, and the latter imperial dignity.

At the end of the 2006-07 footballing season, A.S. Roma are the Coppa Italia holders, runners-up of the Serie A Championship and quarter-finalists of the UEFA Champions League.

History

Foundation
A.S. Roma was founded in July 1927. At the time, the city of Rome had several teams in the Italian football league: S.S. Lazio (1900), Roman F.C. (1901), S.S. Alba-Audace Roma (founded in 1926 through the merger of Alba (1911) and Audace) and Fortitudo-Pro Roma S.G.S. (founded in 1926 through the merger of Fortitudo (1908) and Pro Roma (1912)), however most of them were weak financially and uncompetitive. Spurned on by the government's desire for each Italian city to be represented by one major club (as was done in Florence, Naples and Bari), Alba-Audace, Fortitudo-Pro Roma and Roman merged to form A.S. Roma. After a short use of the Motovelodromo Appio stadium, the yellow-red team settled in the working-class streets of Testaccio, where it built the extraordinary all-wooden homonym ground. The area still remains the club's spiritual heartland. Other grounds that have been used by A.S. Roma are the Stadio Flaminio and the Stadio Olimpico (the latter was built in 1952).

1920's-1950's
A.S. Roma took part in their first national league in the 1929-30 season and won their first Scudetto in 1941-42. However, they would have to wait a considerable 41 years for their second triumph in the 1982-83 season and 18 years for their third in 2000-01. They have been runners-up in 1930-31, 1935-36, 1980-81, 1983-84, 1985-86, 2001-02, 2003-04, 2005-06 (after the final verdict on the match-fixing scandal) and 2006-07. A.S. Roma have been relegated only once in their 80 year history: this came at the end of the 1950-51 season, though they made a swift return to Serie A the following season.

1950s to 1970s
After returning to Serie A in 1952, Roma spent the remainder 1950s and early 1960s in the top half of Serie A. From 1963 to 1979 AS Roma endured a period of mediocrity with 3rd place in 1974-75 being the best they could manage, punctured by either mid-table mediocrity or flirtation with relegation. Notable players in this period include defender Giacomo Losi and midfielders Franco Cordova and Giancarlo De Sisti.

1980s and onwards
With talented players including Bruno Conti, Agostino Di Bartolomei, Roberto Pruzzo and Falcao, Roma would begin the 1980s in its best position to challenge for the title since 1942. After narrowly (and controversially) missing out in 1981 to Juventus, they broke through in 1983 amidst joyous celebrations in the capital. They reached the European Cup final the following year, only to lose to Liverpool on penalties. In the 1990-1991 season, Roma reached the UEFA Cup final in which they lost to Inter Milan 2-1 on aggregate.

They have more or less remained in the top half of Serie A ever since, occasionally mounting a serious challenge for the title, which they won again in the 2000/2001 season by beating Parma 3-1 on the last day of the season, edging out Juventus by two points.

Francesco Totti was one of the main reasons for Roma's victory that season and has since become an icon of the club equal in status to Pruzzo and Conti before him. He is a hero to Roma supporters, even more today thanks to Italy's 2006 FIFA World Cup success. Since then Totti has become Roma's top scorer beating Pruzzo's previous tally of 106 goals.

Roma came close to a successful defense of their title, but lost out as another title race with Juve went to the wire. They missed out by just one point and had to settle for second place and an automatic UEFA Champions League spot. Since they won the scudetto Roma have finished second every season in either the Serie A or the Coppa Italia. They lost out to AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final in the 2002-2003 season (losing 4-2 on aggregate), and again in the Serie A in the 2003-2004 season where they finished second.

2004-2005 was an abysmal campaign where Roma flirted with relegation before finishing in 8th place. They managed to secure a UEFA Cup spot by reaching the Coppa Italia final which they lost to Inter Milan 3-0 on aggregate. Their Champions League campaign was even worse as they only managed 1 point from 6 games before finishing last in their group. Their first game was a 3-0 victory for Dynamo Kiev as they got penalized because an object from the stands hit the referee. The match was called off, victory was given to the Ukrainian outfit, and Roma had to play 2 home games behind closed doors. Their only point came from the 1-1 draw at home with Bayer Leverkusen thanks to a late goal by Vincenzo Montella.

AS Roma also made to the final of the 2005/06 Coppa Italia to face Inter Milan. They drew the First leg 1-1 but lost the return leg 3-1, losing 4-2 on aggregate. This was the second year in a row they lost to Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia final.

AS Roma beat Olympique Lyonnais to reach the quarter finals of the Champions League in 2007, but after taking a 2-1 lead over Manchester United at home and being undefeated in 10 games in all competitions, they suffered a 7-1 defeat in the second leg at Old Trafford (8-3 on aggregate). This was their first defeat in Europe since losing 1-0 to Shakhtar Donetsk in the group stage. It was also the biggest margin of victory in a quarter final match of either the European Cup or Champions League, since 1957-58, when Real Madrid beat Sevilla 8-0 (10-2 on aggregate).

The team secured second place in Serie A with three games to go, behind Inter Milan. Although the nerazzurri dominated the championship, they lost the match against Roma 1-3 in San Siro. The two clubs also faced each other in the two legs of the 2007 Coppa Italia final. Roma won the cup after an impressive 6-2 in the first leg, while lost 2-1 the second leg. It was the eighth Coppa Italia in Roma's history.

Supporters
The club plays at the 82,656 seater Stadio Olimpico, shared with S.S. Lazio. The two teams face off against each other at least twice a season in the Derby della Capitale (Derby of the Capital) which is notorious for being one of the most fiery and emotional rivalries in world football. Two extreme incidents in particular have left their mark on the history of this heated fixture. In 1979, Lazio fan Vincenzo Paparelli was hit in the eye by a flare fired by a Roma fan from the opposite end of the stadium, subsequently becoming the first fatality in Italian football history. In 2003 an unprecedented event occurred when the Roma Ultras forced the game to be suspended after spreading false rumours among the crowd that a child had been killed by the police prior to the beginning of the game.

AS Roma's principal ultras group until the middle of the 1990s was the left-leaning CUCS (Commando Ultrà Curva Sud). However the group was slowly usurped by rival factions and ultimately broke up. The Curva Sud has been controlled since then by various groups which lean markedly to the right (AS Roma Ultras, Boys, Giovinezza, etc.) This change is comparable to what had happened a few years earlier at neighbors Lazio when the a-political "Eagles Supporters" were purged by the far right "Irriducibili", who on the other hand, have enjoyed complete control of the Curva Nord since 1992. It is worth bearing in mind that in both team's cases the political leanings of the actual groups, though more likely to generate media attention, is usually not their raison d'être and more just a part of their overall identity.

The club anthem, "Roma Roma Roma" by Antonello Venditti, is played and sung before each match, and "Grazie Roma", by the same singer, is played at the end of home games when the team wins. A recent addition to the supporters repertoire was the riff to the White Stripes song, 'Seven Nation Army' which was later used by supporters of the Italian national team in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. It started when Totti was heard on camera during a warmup for one Roma's league games 'free-styling' his own words to the song and the Roma supporters began singing Totti's version at games.

This day, Bojan Undergo Medical Tests in Rome

AS Roma took another step to get Barcelona, Bojan Krkic. The players were in Italy and will undergo medical tests on Friday (22 / 7).

Barcelona itself has reached an agreement on the transfer of Alexis Sanchez of Udinese. This means that Barca will most likely remove one of the assailants to leave.

Reported by Football Italia, an agreement between the Roma and Barca already occurred. Players age 20 lived to undergo medical tests and melakuakn signature I contract with Roma.

Bojan will be repeated in August next year has scored 41 goals in 163 games with Barca. Unfortunately, young age made ​​him unable to compete with the star players at the Camp Nou.

The Official Released Bojan Barca to Roma

Bojan Krkic transfer saga ended. Barcelona's young players an official move to AS Roma on Friday (22 / 7).

As reported in the official club website, Barcelona Bojan official release at a price of 12 million euros. In the deal, Barcelona has the right to buy back the player is worth 13 million euros in the summer of 2013.

Rome could cancel the deal it buy back 28 million euros if an additional deposit. So, if you want to have Bojan permanently in 2013, Roma have issued a total of 40 million euros.

Barcelona Bojan camp and will soon hold a press conference at the 13:30 time at the Camp Nou Catalan. Or, at around 20:30 pm.

Bojan Feeling wasted Guardiola

Bojan Krkic finally go to vote about the reasons for his move to AS Roma. In his press conference, Bojan named Luis Enrique who makes himself chose the capital city club.

Despite claims by weight leave Barcelona, ​​but Bojan is ready to resume his career in Rome. "This is not an easy one for me. But I want to start a new step in my career," he explained.

"I want to prove what I could. As a young player, I'm used to champion with Barcelona, ​​and now I'm glad there is another big club that gave me a chance. It's quite fun to play with Francesco Totti," said 20-year-old player.

Bojan who has recorded 26 goals with Barcelona, ​​complaining about his former coach, Josep Guardiola, who rarely gave him confidence during the defense of the Catalans.

"My goal is to be happy in playing ball, and looking back the lost pleasure during trained Pep Guardiola," he complained.

"As you know, some years there is no trust me, no playing time to show my ability. While I was training well or not, it does not matter, I'm still not chosen. The decision is not fair it is one of the reasons that made me go , "he continued.

"Most of all, attendance is very important in my decision Enrique, he's confession showed me, and I'm very grateful to him," he added.

AC Milan Hoping Bring Javier Pastore & Riccardo Montolivo

AC Milan are currently preparing myself to explore the possibility of bringing the two players at once to the middle row, playmaker Javier Pastore from Palermo and Fiorentina midfielder Riccardo Montolivo.

As disclosed GOAL.com Italy, Milan players inspired by the transfer operation last season, where they managed to buy two at a time when striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic brought from Barcelona and Robinho of Manchester City.Dua attackers were able to prove its quality by Max Allegri's squad dominated the Serie A Italy. And now, for the sake of strengthening the squad in order to navigate the composition of the Champions League next season, Adriano Galliani, Milan's chief executive, believes by adding two midfielders in the squad is enough for the Rossoneri look next season.

Montolivo close to the exit of La Viola after she refused a chance to renew his contract which still runs until 2012. Allegri was cast last week, the Italian international player is most likely going to be his men.

Meanwhile, Milan are also showing signs of interest in Pastore. But they do not want to rush and try to wait a kortingan of the Palermo membanderol the player at a nominal € 50 million.

Agent Pastore, Marcelo Dimonian itself is currently in talks with the camp through a friend nearby Via Turati, director Ariedo Braida, to discuss the transfer of Argentina's players. Proximity Dimonian and Braida is believed to be the key to the success of acquisitions Pastore.

Besides the two names above the midfielder, Milan is also still actively connected denagn Santos and the Brazilian star, Ganso. And do not miss also the name Marek Hamsik who so far are often called into Milan's top game.

Agents admit that Stekelenburg Want to AS Roma

Netherlands national team goalkeeper, Maarten Stekelenburg is likely to leave Amsterdam. The reason, according to the agent, Stekelenburg want to join the club capital of Italy, Roma.

Roma itself is reportedly eyeing Espanyol goalkeeper Carlos Kameni. However, I Giallorossi failed to reach agreement about the transfer. In fact, now Stekelenburg agent, Rob Jansen said his client wanted to move to Rome.

"Maarten wanted to move to Rome, if not I will not hold talks with the club," said Jansen told Voetbal International.

Even so, the desire of the Ajax goalkeeper to move to Roma has not gone smoothly. According to Jansen the two clubs are still far from agreement.

"The negotiations did not proceed smoothly. Both clubs distance apart, but there will be further talks in Amsterdam today (21 / 7). Ajax has not set time limits," said the agent.

Market AS Roma Official: Sanchez in Barcelona. Can unlock the deal-Bojan

Alexis Sanchez is officially a Barcelona player. This was announced in a statement on its website the company Blaugrana. Udinese Chilean playmaker has signed a five-year contract. The cost of the transfer is said to 26m euros, plus bonuses for 11.5 million euros.

At this point, the officers arrived for the Chilean midfielder, there should be no further obstacles to the landing place of Bojan Krkic Roma.

AS Roma Immediately Have a Heinze

Former Olympique Marseille defender, Gabriel Heinze, reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport will be contracted to Roma for one season and an option to extend the season at the end of the contract.

Heinze is not a club after his contract with Marseille runs out end of last season. That way, the Romans did not need to pay a dime to get the players from Argentina.

According to reports in Italy, Rome will use as a replacement for Philippe Mexes Heinze who moved to AC Milan. If the transfer occurs, Rome will become the eighth club of his career Heinze

Previously, players had to defend 33-year-Newell's Old Boys, Valladolid, Sporting CP, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Marseille

AS Roma History

AS Roma History AS Roma was founded in the summer of 1927 by Italo Foschi by combining three football clubs from the city of Rome, Italy is Roman FC, ​​SS Alba-Audace Roma and Fortitudo-Pro SGS. The reason of this merger is the third club to form a strong football club to become rivals of the football clubs of Northern Italy. However, from this merger, there is one club in the city of Rome at that time who did not join, namely SS Lazio. Until now the only inter-European club championship ever in wins by the U.S. Rome is the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in the period 1960-1961 which is the forerunner of the UEFA Europa League championship. Ironically competition Inter-Cities Fairs Cup when it was not on hold by UEFA as a consequence so did not think record UEFA club champion at the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, including the U.S. Rome to be part of their European record.