Roma football chief Tiago Pinto admits Edin Dzeko is no longer captain.

However, Pinto insists the striker is again available for selection after settling his differences with coach Paulo Fonseca.

"I don't want to find an escape route, it's important to understand that inside a club there are the dynamics that similar to those of families and families become stronger by solving their problems," the Roma director said.

“Edin is a strong footballer, a great professional with great experience and personality and Fonseca is the leader of our project, he's done a great job and he is the right person to build the future of the club," Tiago Pinto said.

“Over the last few days, we've had meetings together in order to strengthen mutual trust. We came out happy and confident, now we must focus on the collective good which is more important than the interest of individuals."

Will Roma continue with Dzeko as captain?

“I am convinced a club must be based on rules, right now Edin is not the captain, but we are working for the club's good and Dzeko will be the first one to work for this."