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Roma president wants to change everything to give players edge
Updated 1010 GMT (1810 HKT) September 29, 2015
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Roma players and fans celebrate the spectacular Alessandro Florenzi goal, from almost 60 yards during its Champions League group stage fixture against Barcelona. Paolo Bruno/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
Roma president James Pallotta blames matters off the pitch for Roma's mid-season slump last term but is hopeful for an upturn in fortunes this season. Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images
American-born Pallotta (left) has been in charge at the Italian giant since 2013. Paolo Bruno/Getty Images/file
Roma has had a mixed start to the 2015/16 season. Paolo Bruno/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
Victory at home to Italian champion Juventus was followed by a creditable Champions League draw against Barcelona. Paolo Bruno/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
However, the Giallorossi have dropped points domestically against Sampdoria and Sassuolo. Paolo Bruno/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
New signings like Wojciech Sczesny (pictured), Edin Dzeko and Mohamed Salah have bolstered Roma manager Rudi Garcia's squad. FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/AFP/Getty Images
Off the pitch, Roma has plans to build a new stadium in the Italian capital. GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images/file
According to Pallotta, the move will allow the club to increase revenues and commercial opportunities. Roma
Fans look on during the Serie A match between Roma and Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico on August 30, 2015. Paolo Bruno/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
