AS Roma has officially confirmed the end of their professional relationship with Claudio Ranieri. The club released a statement expressing gratitude for his contributions during a challenging period and affirmed their unwavering belief in the future under Gian Piero Gasperini.
Ranieri, who served as Senior Advisor after a previous stint as head coach, has officially departed from the Giallorossi. The club thanked him for his significant efforts and stated they will always be appreciative of his dedication.
The departure comes in the wake of a public disagreement between Ranieri and coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who had voiced concerns regarding the club’s transfer activities and the management of injured players. Ranieri had previously indicated that Gasperini had approved all club transfers and had been a secondary choice for the coaching position last summer.
With the relationship between Ranieri and Gasperini becoming strained, the club’s ownership opted to choose a singular path forward. The statement emphasized a clear strategic direction for the club, highlighting its strength, solid leadership, and defined vision.
“AS Roma will always come first,” the club asserted. “We have full confidence in the path ahead under Gian Piero Gasperini, with the shared objective of growing, improving, and delivering results worthy of our history.”
Ranieri had been appointed Senior Advisor last summer, following his recent tenure as the team’s head coach. Reports also suggest that Roma’s sporting director, Frederic Massara, may be stepping down, potentially creating an opening for Francesco Totti’s return to the club.
Translation to English:
AS Roma has officially confirmed the termination of their professional relationship with Claudio Ranieri. The club issued a statement stating, “We have full confidence in the path ahead under Gian Piero Gasperini.”
Roma’s Senior Advisor, Ranieri, has officially left the Giallorossi.
“AS Roma confirms that the relationship with Claudio Ranieri has ended,” the club stated on Friday. “The Club would like to thank Claudio for his significant contributions to Roma. He led the team through a very challenging time, and we will always be grateful for his efforts.”
Ranieri had a public dispute with coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who had previously expressed discontent regarding the club’s transfer activities and the management of certain injured players. Before a Serie A match against Pisa two weeks prior, Ranieri not only stated that Gasperini had approved all completed transfers but also revealed that Gasperini was the fourth choice for the job last summer, after the initial three targets had declined Roma’s offer.
As the relationship between Ranieri and Gasperini deteriorated, the Roma ownership had to make a choice between the two to move forward.
“As we look to the future, our direction is clear. The club is strong, with solid leadership and a defined vision,” the club continued. “AS Roma will always come first. We have full confidence in the path ahead under Gian Piero Gasperini, with the shared objective of growing, improving, and delivering results worthy of our history.”
Ranieri was appointed as Roma’s Senior Advisor last summer, after concluding a six-month tenure as the team’s head coach. According to reports in Italy, Roma’s sporting director, Frederic Massara, is now likely to step down, paving the way for Francesco Totti’s potential return to the club.