Roma has confirmed contract extensions for Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante, securing two of the club’s longest-serving players on the same day.

According to the club’s official announcements, Mancini has committed until 2029 and Cristante until 2028.

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The pair have become fixtures of the Giallorossi side over the best part of a decade, Mancini since 2019 and Cristante since 2018. Both extensions highlight Gian Piero Gasperini’s intent to build his squad around an experienced and established core ahead of the club’s return to the Champions League.

ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: Gianluca Mancini of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on May 04, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Mancini Renewal Ends Inter Interest as Roma Secure Their Spine

For Mancini, the deal draws a line under a summer of speculation.

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The Italy defender’s previous contract had been set to expire next year, and Inter pushed hard to land him as they sought reinforcements following the departures of Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij.

Roma held firm, and the 1996-born centre-back, now with 319 appearances and 23 goals for the club, remains with Roma on a deal running through to 2029.

Cristante’s renewal rewards similar loyalty. The midfielder has made 364 appearances since joining the capital in 2018, placing him among the top ten appearance-makers in Roma’s history. His versatility and value in the dressing room have made him a respected presence under various coaches.

The double announcement caps a productive stretch of contract work for Roma, following the recent renewals of Paulo Dybala and Zeki Celik. However, Celik ultimately departed for Juventus on a free, having let his deal lapse. By securing Mancini and Cristante, the Giallorossi have ensured their spine remains intact.