In what's shaping up to be a summer of significant change at Roma, the club has confirmed that sporting director Frederic Massara will be leaving his post at the end of the season. His second stint in the role will last just one year, marking a swift and somewhat surprising end to his return to the Italian capital.

Massara's departure comes hot on the heels of Claudio Ranieri's exit, and it seems the two were closely linked behind the scenes. Reports indicate that Massara's close relationship with the former Senior Advisor, combined with growing friction with manager Gian Piero Gasperini, made his position untenable. In the high-stakes world of Serie A, where front office chemistry is just as crucial as what happens on the pitch, these internal rifts often spell the end for key executives.

Both transfer market insiders Fabrizio Romano and Niccolò Schira have confirmed the news, with Massara expected to pack his bags at the beginning of June. The writing has been on the wall for some time, as Gasperini has reportedly made it clear he would prefer a different collaborator in the sporting director's chair. Names like Napoli's Giovanni Manna, Atalanta's Tony D'Amico, and even former Roma and Fiorentina man Daniele Pradè have been floated as potential replacements.

This shakeup isn't just about one role, either. The Giallorossi are looking at a broader restructuring of their organizational framework, meaning the squad won't be the only thing getting a refresh this summer. With the transfer window approaching, all eyes will be on who steps into Massara's shoes to help shape the team for the upcoming campaign.