New Delhi: Italian club AS Roma are in crisis right now having already gone through three managers in this calendar year and are already on the lookout for their fourth. Jose Mourinho was sacked from the role by the Friedkin Group in January before club legend Daniele De Rossi was brought in to steady the ship. The Italian was rewarded for his good work with a four year deal in June but was sacked less than three months into his new deal.
De Rossi was then replaced by former Torino manager Ivan Juric, one of the most unwelcome appointments in the club’s history, and even he lasted less than three months. Now the clubs are on the verge of appointing a Premier League winning manager who knows the club well. They’re currently in talks with former Leicester City and Cagliari manager Claudio Ranieri to return to the Giallorossi.
🚨 Ranieri is coming out of retirement to coach Roma!
Sky Italia says a deal is close for Claudio to make his return to Roma and replace Juric. pic.twitter.com/3rY4SShYdX
— Italian Football TV (@IFTVofficial) November 12, 2024
Ranieri was most recently the manager of Cagliari and left the club at the end of last season after guiding them to safety. The 73-year-old had announced his retirement from management but now is seemingly ready to come out of said retirement to take charge of Roma for the third time in his career. The Athletic reports that Ranieri would be appointed on an interim role if a deal is to be agreed between the two parties.
This would be his second interim spell at Roma after serving in a similar capacity in 2019, following the dismissal of Eusebio Di Francesco. Ranieri first took charge of the capital club back in 2009 and was in charge till 2011. He guided the club to a second placed finish in the Serie A in the 2009/10 season and no one has since managed to better this result ever since.
Claudio Ranieri’s Lasting Legacy
Ranieri’s managerial accomplishments have left a lasting mark on European football. His unexpected Premier League triumph with Leicester City is often cited as one of the most remarkable achievements in modern football. He has also collected 10 trophies over his career and was honored as The Best FIFA Men’s Coach in 2016. However, Ranieri has always maintained a special bond with Roma, having supported the club since childhood and repeatedly returned to help the team during times of need.
This potential interim role is likely to be an emotional one for Ranieri and the fans, who recognize his commitment to the club and respect his experience. If he can stabilize the squad and secure solid performances in the months ahead, Ranieri might just provide the foundation Roma needs to finish the season on a positive note. With his appointment, Roma could find the leadership and tactical vision required to steer clear of relegation concerns and reignite their Europa League ambitions.
AS Roma are looking to appoint their fourth manager of 2024 and they are seemingly on the cusp of announcing a Premier League winning manager as their replacement to Ivan Juric. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
