Fans at Trigoria press Roma to keep free‑agent Lorenzo Pellegrini

Roma confront a looming midfield void while attacking midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini remains a free agent, drawing interest from several clubs. At the same time, supporters gathered at Trigoria, unfurling a banner that reads “Let’s hold on to Lorenzo!” to urge the club to retain the 1996‑born number 7. Supporters displayed the banner during the squad’s first test at Trigoria, directly addressing the club’s leadership and demanding the midfielder stay. The visual protest aimed to influence the renewal talks underway. Officially, Pellegrini is a free agent, and multiple clubs have entered negotiations for his services. Roma’s management acknowledges the situation and is working to secure his contract. The player has publicly stated that his priority is to stay with the Giallorossi, and Roma continue discussions to reach a new deal. His commitment adds pressure on the club to finalize terms promptly.

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A supply‑demand gap has been cited as one reason for the delay, while the midfielder’s ongoing injury recovery further complicates matters. The combination of market dynamics and fitness concerns has slowed the negotiation pace. The 1996‑born midfielder is still rehabilitating from an injury sustained in the final phase of last season, meaning he cannot yet train under coach Gian Piero Gasperini. His absence from training limits the coach’s ability to assess his readiness. Gasperini addressed the issue yesterday at a press conference, declaring, “I want him to renew. I hope he can recover from his injury soon and then reach an agreement with the club.” The coach’s statement underscored the club’s desire to keep the number 7. The Curva echoed the coach’s sentiment, and the banner, addressed to the Friedkins, added a rallying cry: “Making a mistake can happen… Repeating it is approximating! Let’s hold on to Lorenzo!” Fans used the additional message to stress that losing Pellegrini would be a repeatable error. If negotiations proceed without further surprises, the number 7 is expected to remain a Roman player, pending his full recovery and a finalized contract. The club and supporters alike hope the renewal will be concluded soon.