For Lorenzo Pellegrini, AS Roma's captain, qualifying for the Champions League was an extremely emotional moment. After several difficult seasons during which he was criticized by fans, he finally achieved his desired goal. In December 2024, Pellegrini seemed to be close to leaving the club, with Napoli showing interest in him. However, thanks to the determination and support of coach Gasperini, who introduced new energy to the team, Roma returned to the European elite. "We finally succeeded. We were close with Ranieri, but now we have achieved the goal. Gasperini instilled in us a great will to fight, and the arrival of Malen significantly improved our game," said Pellegrini. "This qualification is a huge relief for us." Despite previous difficulties, Pellegrini emphasizes his attachment to the club. "I'm shy and don't talk much, but my commitment to Roma is visible on the pitch and in Trigoria, not on social media. They called us a bunch of sixth-placed players, but we won the trophy, played in the European finals and now we're back in the Champions League." Pellegrini's future at Roma is still uncertain as his contract needs to be renegotiated, especially since his current wages, which amount to over €6 million with bonuses, may be reduced. Today Lorenzo Pellegrini celebrates his 30th birthday, and fans are waiting hopefully for news about his new contract.
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