Roma has been on the lookout for Frederic Massara’s ideal replacement for several weeks now.
An official announcement regarding the split between the Piedmontese director and the Giallorossi is still pending, but both parties are already looking toward the future.
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The former AC Milan and Rennes executive already has a potential candidate in mind: Marseille is reportedly considering the return of the sporting director to France.
Federico Balzaretti is said to have brought up Massara with officials from OM, and this possibility could gain traction in the next few weeks. The next director for Roma could potentially come from Massara’s prospective new team.
As reported by Tuttomercatoweb.com, Mehdi Benatia has recently been offered to Roma. The situation at Marseille isn’t looking good, as the Moroccan manager previously submitted his resignation during the season, which the president declined to accept.
The former Roma defender, who left fans unhappy after joining rivals Juventus, is now seeking a new club, but the Friedkins have a clear vision moving forward.
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The top choice at Trigoria remains Giovanni Manna, who is currently with Napoli.
The Texans are making efforts to secure the manager, offering a higher salary and attempting to persuade Aurelio De Laurentiis, but the route to the Campanian club is certainly a challenging one.