Roma nearing new contract for Emanuele Lulli in move to 2031

Roma closing in on long-term deal for academy graduate

Serie A side Roma have made significant progress in their efforts to tie down emerging wing-back Emanuele Lulli, with the club's famed youth academy product having enjoyed a breakthrough campaign under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

The 2026-27 Serie A season has seen Lulli surprise many observers, and the Italian has already found the back of the net once. According to Il Tempo via Calciomercato, while Roma remain keen on adding an attacking signing in the January window, they are equally determined to secure the assets they already possess.

The first step in that direction is tying down Lulli, and discussions between the parties have intensified in recent days. The wing-back has been offered a deal that will run until 2031 and a salary very close to €1 million per season — a reward that reflects his performances.

Why the move makes sense for Roma

The fact that Lulli suits Roma's system under Gasperini is a significant positive, both for the player and the club. “The fact that Lulli really suits Roma’s system under Gasperini is a huge positive for the Italian, as it really matters to him,” the report noted. Gasperini had previously identified a lack of depth in the wing-back areas, but Lulli’s growth has helped address that concern.

On 19 October 2026, Gasperini publicly praised Lulli’s development, underlining the trust the coach places in the academy graduate as a reliable squad option.

There are also question marks over Wesley’s long-term future in the capital, and Lulli could emerge as a possible long-term replacement should the Brazilian depart. With Roma balancing ambitions in the transfer market and a desire to reward homegrown talent, sealing Lulli’s future at the Stadio Olimpico would represent a statement of intent — and, as the club believes, a decision that will pay off.