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AS Roma onwer’s plan for new stadium, U23 squad and Zirkzee

October 12, 2025

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AS Roma onwer’s plan for new stadium, U23 squad and Zirkzee

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – APRIL 01: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on as he walks out of the tunnel to inspect the pitch prior to during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester United FC at City Ground on April 01, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roma owner Dan Friedkin has ambitious plans for the Giallorossi’s future, including building a new 60,000-seat stadium and the pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee.

Roma have had a convincing start to the season as Gian Piero Gasperini’s side are the joint-table leaders alongside defending champions Napoli.

Roma will chase Zirkzee in January

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during a Manchester United training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Carrington Training Ground on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images) — MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during a Manchester United training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Carrington Training Ground on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

The Giallorossi have conceded just two goals, resulting in the least-beaten defence in the league, but also scored only seven times, so they are already considering signing a new striker in January.

According to Gazzetta, Manchester United’s Zirkzee is the top target, followed by Folarin Balogun of Monaco and Lucas Stassin of Saint-Etienne.

Previous reports in Italy claimed that Zirkzee was willing to leave Manchester United and return to Serie A.

However, Friedkin also has long-term plans, including building a new stadium in the area of Pietralata.

Roma’s plans for new stadium and U23 squad

Roma owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin — ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 02: CEO of The Friedkin Group, Dan Freidkin interacts with his son, Ryan Freidkin, Co-Founder of Imperative Entertainment during a practice round prior to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2024 at the Old Course at St Andrews on October 02, 2024 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

According to the report, Roma see Munich’s Allianz Stadium as a model for their new arena, which will have a 60,000 capacity.

The new stadium has also been included among the potential venues for Euro 2032.

Last but not least, Friedkin is also eager to launch a new U23 squad competing in Italy’s third division, following other Serie A sides such as Juventus, Atalanta, Inter and Milan.

Source: Gazzetta dello Sport, October 12, 2025, page 25.