The sleeping giant is poised to awaken and keep moving forward.
After five seasons of unsuccessful attempts to return to the Champions League, the Friedkin family has finally realized their ambition and is gearing up for an exciting season.
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Their goal is to make the Giallorossi financially self-sufficient, breaking free from a cycle of perpetual crisis.
One of the initial strategies being considered with accountant Jason Morrow involves reducing the wage bill.
Roma concluded the season with a total salary expenditure of €140 million for the squad, exceeding the target set by the Friedkins.
According to Corriere dello Sport, they aim to bring this figure down to around €100 million, and possibly even lower, harking back to the 2011-12 season (€94.7 million), prior to the arrivals of Di Benedetto and Pallotta.
While Roma will continue to invest, it will be done judiciously by eliminating unnecessary costs. The emphasis will be on acquiring young, highly talented players under the age of 24, who typically do not command exorbitant fees.
The Friedkins have established a salary cap of €4.5 million net, a threshold that cannot be surpassed. This is further validated by the upcoming contract renewals for Dybala, Pellegrini, Celik, Cristante, and Mancini.