Roma will have to wait until May for UEFA’s final assessment of their settlement agreement, according to Corriere della Sera. The decision is not expected this November, leaving the club subject to financial restrictions as they prepare for the January transfer window.
The newspaper reports that UEFA’s review will take place in the spring, following an examination of the club’s accounts, summer transfer activity and financial figures as of December 31.
For Roma, that means January will arrive before the outcome of the process is known. The club will still have to work within the financial fair play constraints attached to the agreement.
January plans must stay within the limits
Roma are prioritising an attacking winger for the winter window, with Tony D’Amico looking to strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini’s options.
The delayed assessment does not mean Roma cannot make signings. It does, however, mean the club will not have unrestricted room to manoeuvre and must weigh potential additions against their existing financial commitments.
Reports that Chelsea could consider a January loan for Jamie Gittens are therefore relevant to the search, although any deal would still need to fit Roma’s financial requirements.
Champions League revenue will count
Champions League income will also carry weight in the assessment. Roma’s European campaign is bringing in significant UEFA revenue, which will form part of the wider financial picture as the club seek to complete the settlement process.
That income does not, by itself, confirm that Roma have fulfilled every requirement. According to Corriere della Sera, the definitive judgment will come only after UEFA has reviewed the relevant figures in the spring.
For now, Roma’s January planning continues under the existing constraints, with May the reported date for a final verdict.
Source: Corriere della Sera.
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