Probable line-ups: Roma-Basaksehir
Amadou Diawara and Nicolo Zaniolo should come into the Roma XI for tonight’s Europa League opener against Istanbul Basaksehir. Paulo Fonseca promised to rotate his team, but his task has…
Florenzi aware of Roma responsibility
Alessandro Florenzi says he does not need reminding of his responsibilities as Roma captain. “I know I have to set an example.” Florenzi is now the oldest, homegrown member of…
Fonseca plans Roma rotation
Roma will not be able to call on Chris Smalling again, but Paulo Fonseca is confident rotation will pay off against Istanbul Basaksehir tomorrow. Smalling remains out of the Roma…
Roma: Arda given prison sentence
Istanbul Basaksehir winger Arda Turan has been given a 32-month prison sentence ahead of his side’s Europa League clash with Roma. Arda was charged with illegal possession of a firearm,…
Official: Skrtel returns to Turkey
Former Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has officially joined Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir on the same day he was released by Atalanta. Skrtel signed for Atalanta on August 9 but left…
Roma & Lazio learn EL fate
Roma are paired with Borussia Monchengladbach in the Europa League group stage, while Lazio have a mini group of death with Celtic and Stade Rennais. Roma were given a bye…
Official: Bajic to Basaksehir
Udinese have officially loaned forward Riad Bajic to Istanbul Basaksehir until the end of the season. The 23-year-old Bosnia international had only arrived from Konyaspor for €5.5m in August, but…
Udinese loan out pair
Udinese are whittling down the squad, as Pawel Bochniewicz has joined Gornik Zabrze and Riad Bajic is close to Istanbul Basaksehir. The Friulani are flying high under Coach Massimo Oddo…
Official: Roma sign Cengiz Under
Roma have officially signed Cengiz Under from Istanbul Basaksehir for €13.4m plus bonuses. “I’m delighted to be here and aim to earn a regular starting spot as quickly as possible.”…
Cengiz Under: ‘Forza Roma!’
Turkey international Cengiz Under has arrived to complete his transfer to Roma. “I am happy, a new adventure begins for me.” The creative midfielder flew in to Fiumicino airport this…
Di Francesco confirms Cengiz?
Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco has seemingly confirmed the signing of Turkish starlet Cengiz Under. “We must be prepared to help him.” Cengiz’s agent suggested the Istanbul Basaksehir starlet would…
Agent: ‘Cengiz in Italy tomorrow’
Cengiz Ünder will arrive in Italy to sign for Roma tomorrow evening, according to his agent. The Istanbul Başakşehir forward has been heavily linked with the Giallorossi, with reports yesterday…