AS Roma Secure Mancini and Cristante in Long-Term Contract Extensions
Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante commit to new deals, ending speculation and reinforcing squad depth for manager Gian Piero Gasperini.
AS Roma have officially confirmed contract extensions for defender Gianluca Mancini and midfielder Bryan Cristante, securing two of the club’s longest-serving players. The announcements, made on the same day, see Mancini commit to a deal until 2029 and Cristante until 2028, reinforcing the club’s strategy to maintain an experienced core ahead of its anticipated return to the Champions League.
The renewals cap a significant period of squad consolidation for manager Gian Piero Gasperini. Mancini, who joined the club in 2019, has made 319 appearances and scored 23 goals for Roma. His extension brings an end to a summer of intense transfer speculation, particularly after Inter Milan pursued the defender to replace departed centre-backs Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij. Roma held firm on their valuation, ensuring the 1996-born centre-back remains at the Stadio Olimpico.
Cristante’s renewal rewards his longevity and versatility, having arrived in the capital in 2018. With 364 appearances to his name, the midfielder ranks among the top ten appearance-makers in the club’s history. His consistent presence has made him a valued figure under a succession of coaches, providing stability to the squad’s midfield structure.
The double announcement follows a productive stretch of contract negotiations for the club. Paulo Dybala recently renewed his own deal, while defender Zeki Celik let his contract lapse and subsequently departed for Juventus on a free transfer. The retention of Mancini and Cristante ensures that the spine of the squad remains intact despite these other personnel changes.
The moves underscore a clear institutional focus on continuity. By locking in players who have been fixtures of the Giallorossi side for nearly a decade, AS Roma are prioritising institutional memory and leadership as they prepare for the demands of European competition. The extensions provide a stable foundation for Gasperini’s tactical setup as the club looks to consolidate its status in Serie A and compete on the continental stage.
