AS Roma has officially confirmed that Frederic Massara is no longer serving as the club’s sporting director. His departure follows that of senior advisor Claudio Ranieri from the Stadio Olimpico.
Massara’s tenure in the role lasted only one season, having joined Roma prior to the 2025-26 season. Reports from recent months had indicated ongoing disagreements between Massara and Ranieri on one side, and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini on the other.
The friction between Gasperini and Ranieri was evident, with public criticism exchanged in interviews and press conferences. Italian media also reported that communication between the two had ceased at the club’s training facility, creating an unworkable situation.
Ultimately, Roma chose to place their full confidence in Gasperini, leading to the decision to part ways with senior advisor Ranieri. Now, just over a month later, sporting director Massara has also left the club.
“AS Roma announces that it has mutually agreed to terminate the employment relationship with Sporting Director Frederic Massara,” stated the club in an official release on their website.
The statement continued: “The Club would like to thank Frederic for his professionalism, dedication, and contribution throughout the season. Thanks in part to his work, the Club achieved important objectives, including qualification for the next edition of the UEFA Champions League. AS Roma wishes Frederic all the best in his future professional endeavors.”
Massara also shared his thoughts, expressing gratitude: “I would like to thank the ownership for the opportunity to return to work in an environment to which I am particularly attached. I believe that this year the Club has created further foundations for a successful future, and I wish the entire AS Roma family every success in achieving new milestones.”
English Translation:
Official: Massara No Longer Roma’s Sporting Director, Follows Ranieri
Roma has released an official statement confirming that Frederic Massara is no longer the club’s sporting director, following senior advisor Claudio Ranieri out of the Stadio Olimpico.
Massara had only been in his position for one season, having joined Roma ahead of the 2025-26 season. However, various reports over the last few months indicate that he, along with Ranieri, never truly saw eye-to-eye with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
Gasperini and Ranieri were often publicly critical of one another in interviews and press conferences. Reports in Italy claimed that the pair had stopped speaking to each other at the club’s training ground, a situation that quickly became untenable.
In the end, Roma put their full confidence in Gasperini and decided instead to part company with senior advisor to the club, Ranieri. Now, just over a month later, sporting director Massara has followed him out of the door.
“AS Roma announces that it has mutually agreed to terminate the employment relationship with Sporting Director Frederic Massara,” read a statement on the Giallorossi website.
“The Club would like to thank Frederic for his professionalism, dedication, and contribution throughout the season. Thanks in part to his work, the Club achieved important objectives, including qualification for the next edition of the UEFA Champions League.
“AS Roma wishes Frederic all the best in his future professional endeavors.”
Massara has also had an opportunity to comment, adding: “I would like to thank the ownership for the opportunity to return to work in an environment to which I am particularly attached. I believe that this year the Club has created further foundations for a successful future, and I wish the entire AS Roma family every success in achieving new milestones.”