Roma's Youthful Transformation: Embracing the Future

In September 2025, Roma's transfer market activities have been the subject of much debate. While some consider the club's moves more than adequate, others struggle to give them a passing grade due to a few missed signings. Regardless of opinion, the new Giallorossi era under Gian Piero Gasperini is taking a decidedly "greener" approach.

Among the top clubs in Italy, Roma currently has the youngest average player age at 25 years and 7 months. This marks a significant shift from last year, when the same figure stood at 28 years and 1 month. The clear path forward for the club is to develop and capitalize on strong young talents.

Compared to other major Italian teams, Roma's approach stands out. Napoli, the current champions, have an average age of 27 years and 9 months, while Inter is the oldest at 28 years and 4 months. Milan, Juventus, Atalanta, and Lazio all surpass Roma in this regard. The clubs with the youngest average ages in Serie A are Parma (24 and 2), Lecce (24 and 4), and Cagliari (24 and 6), but Roma could potentially overtake them by fielding a squad with an average age of 23 years and 2 months.

Gasperini, known for his success in nurturing young players at Atalanta, aims to replicate a similar approach with Roma. The club's youth system already boasts promising talents like Arena, Romano, and Paratici, and the recent signings of players like Ghilardi, Ziolkowski, Ferguson, Wesley, and El Aynaoui further demonstrate the club's commitment to youth development. Some of these young players, such as Wesley, are already making their mark on the national teams.