AS Roma Announces The Return Of Claudio Ranieri

Roma has announced the appointment of Claudio Ranieri, with the Italian manager returning to the club until the end of the season.

The Italian veteran has previously managed the club from 2009 to 2011 and again in 2019. He will now be their third coach of the season, succeeding the departures of Daniele De Rossi and Ivan Juric.

“After the season, Claudio will transition into a senior executive role, where he will be an adviser to the ownership on all sporting matters at the club,” a club statement reads.

“The search for a future coach will proceed over the next months. Claudio will have input in that decision as well.”

“Born in Rome and a lifelong Romanista, Ranieri wore the Giallorossi jersey as a player during the 1973/74 season and later served as the team’s head coach on two separate occasions.

“He is a true symbol of the Club’s values and one of the most respected Roman sports figures worldwide.”

Ranieri takes charge of a team sitting 12th in Serie A, having secured only three wins from their first 12 league matches.

Additionally, they are in 20th place in the Europa League, with just one victory in four games.

The club’s decision to replace club legend De Rossi with Juric early on in the campaign was a hugely unpopular one which has left a large portion of the fanbase unhappy with the board.