AS Roma dropped some serious news, officially confirming contract extensions for both Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante on the same day. Mancini is locked in until 2029, and Cristante through 2028. This isn’t just about keeping talent, this is about securing the heart of the Giallorossi squad, especially with their big return to the Champions League on the horizon. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini is clearly building around an experienced, established core, and these two are absolutely central to that plan.
Mancini Stays Put Despite Inter’s Big Play
The Mancini deal is massive. This dude has been a fixture for Roma since 2019, a true leader, and his previous contract was set to expire next year. Inter Milan came hard for him this summer, no joke, pushing for reinforcements after losing Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij. But Roma held firm. That’s a huge win! Mancini, the 1996-born centre-back, now has 319 appearances and 23 goals for the club. Keeping him around until 2029 shuts down all that speculation and solidifies a key piece of their defense.
Cristante’s Loyalty Rewarded, Spine Intact
Cristante’s renewal rewards pure loyalty and consistent performance. Since arriving in 2018, the midfielder has racked up 364 appearances, a tally that puts him among the top ten appearance-makers in Roma’s history. That’s just wild. His versatility and leadership in the dressing room make him invaluable to every coach, and keeping him through 2028 is a no-brainer. This double announcement caps off some real work from Roma, following Paulo Dybala’s renewal. Sure, Zeki Celik left for Juventus after his deal lapsed, but by tying down Mancini and Cristante, the Giallorossi have made sure their spine is absolutely intact. It’s a statement move for the club.
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