Roma confirm takeover talks as negotiations continue with Friedkin Group

Roma have confirmed they are in negotiations with The Friedkin Group over a reported €780million takeover but the Serie A club denied an agreement has been finalised.

Reports in Italy on Sunday suggested Giallorossi president James Pallotta has agreed to sell his majority share to the Texas-based consortium, led by billionaire chairman Dan Friedkin.

But capital club Roma issued a statement insisting no definitive agreements have been formalised.

The Friedkin Group s acquisition of the team remains subject to a successful completion of legal due diligence upon the AS Roma Group, the statement said.

have issued the following statement regarding reports that recently appeared in the press concerning a potential transaction involving AS Roma S.p.A and The …