Following his introductory press conference on Thursday in which he promised to close “a deal today”, Gianluca Petrachi is ready to welcome his first acquisition as Roma’s sporting director. The giallorossi have made significant progress for Real Betis goalkeeper Pau Lopez, the two clubs agreed to the framework of a deal for €20 million as well as the Spanish club giving up the percentage on the future resale of Sanabria, which is valued at €7 million. On Friday they will address the remaining details.