Roma are at a crossroads, and the message from the top is clear: no more room for error. After a pointed press conference from manager Gian Piero Gasperini, who warned that "mistakes are forbidden" in the club's push to return to the Champions League, the Giallorossi are now working to bring clarity to their backroom structure for next season.

The immediate focus is on the sporting director role. Frederic Massara, who spoke to the media before Roma's clash with Fiorentina, is widely expected to depart. He sidestepped questions about the club's future plans, a move that only fueled speculation that his time in the capital is coming to an end. Despite talk of a bright future for Roma, it seems Massara will not be part of it.

According to reports from Il Tempo, the club has already begun a casting call for his replacement. The shortlist features some familiar and highly regarded names in Italian football. Giovanni Manna, currently under contract with Napoli, and Tony D'Amico of Atalanta are both considered strong candidates. Further down the list are Cristiano Giuntoli of Juventus and Sean Sogliano of Hellas Verona, though their links to Roma remain more distant at this stage.

Another name to watch is Fabio Paratici, though he trails the others in the race. Despite expressing his appreciation for Roma's interest, his current ties to Fiorentina complicate any potential move. For a club looking to build momentum and avoid further confusion, the choice of sporting director will be a defining one—both for the summer transfer window and the long-term vision under Gasperini.