Roma will officially change hands next week.

Corriere dello Sport says Dan Friedkin will complete the purchase of Roma from James Pallotta on August 17.

Roma director Guido Fienga will stay on to help the transition before stepping down.

Friedkin intends to appoint two football directors among several opening initiatives,

A sporting director and technical director will both be appointed, with former Roma coach Fabio Capello and club icon Francesco Totti both on the shortlist.