Roma President James Pallotta has said he is negotiating for Lionel Messi.
The Giallorossi’s American chief was speaking after his team beat Barcelona 4-2 in last night’s pre-season friendly in Dallas.
The Stadio Olimpico club have made a string of summer signings and Pallotta believes his squad is in the best shape it has been since he bought the club in 2011.
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Pallotta was asked about Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival at Juventus, joking that Roma are planning a huge signing of their own.
“He is a fantastic player, but in Italy it will be more difficult for him.
“Will we buy a top player? We are already talking to Barcelona about Messi.”