{
  "id": 5809765,
  "title": "D’Amico: ‘Roma happy Kone stayed with us’ despite late Chelsea bid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/damico-roma-happy-kone-stayed-with-us-despite-late-chelsea-bid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T18:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/d-amico-roma-happy-kone-182500806.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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...",
  "key_points": [
    "Roma director Tony D Amico happy Kone stayed with Roma.",
    "Chelsea made late bid for Manu Koné, but Roma kept him.",
    "Koné's stay confirmed after Chelsea bid failed."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}