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Monchi admits recruitment woes plagued Roma’s 2018 transfer window
Kieran Thorne 23 September 2025 0 Comments

Monchi admits recruitment woes plagued Roma’s 2018 transfer window

Former Roma sporting director Ramon Monchi opens up about the chaotic 2018 summer window that saw 13 signings for £147.5 million, few of which delivered. He cites a lack of understanding of the club’s culture, rushed decisions and tactical mismatches as key reasons for the fallout. Monchi takes 95% of the blame and reflects on how the mis‑steps helped steer Roma away from Champions League qualification.