D’Amico: ‘Roma happy Kone stayed with us’ despite late Chelsea bid
Roma director Tony D’Amico explains why they rejected the late Chelsea approach for Manu Koné and tactical plans for Rodrigo Mora. ‘We’re happy he remained with us.’The match with Atalanta ki...
Roma director Tony D'Amico expressed satisfaction at Manu Koné's decision to stay with the club despite a late Chelsea bid. Roma secured a strong start to the season with two 4-0 victories, against Fiorentina and Lecce. The Giallorossi, under coach Gian Piero Gasperini, look prepared for the upcoming Champions League match against Fenerbahce, even as they couldn't acquire the wide attacking player Gian Piero Gasperini desired.
Rodrigo Mora will likely take that role with time, according to D'Amico, who believes Mora can develop sufficiently through hard work. In other developments, Emanuele Lulli, a Roma youth team player, will continue playing rather than new signing Nahuel Molina, a promotion from the academy. Roma's coach praised Lulli's maturity, stating that he selects players based on their condition rather than age.
Koné's stay with Roma was confirmed following Chelsea's unsuccessful bid, with Gasperini reportedly vetoing the transfer.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
