AS Roma has terminated the contract of head coach Daniele De Rossi after a disappointing start to the 2024/2025 Serie A season, where the team has only managed to secure three points from four matches, placing them in 16th position. The club's management cited the need to quickly get back on track as the reason for the decision, despite having extended De Rossi's contract until 2027 just a few months prior. De Rossi, a former player for Roma, was appointed in January 2023 and was expected to bring a fresh approach to the team after the tumultuous tenure of José Mourinho. Notably, his former teammate Francesco Totti had previously warned him about the pressures of the role, suggesting he could become a scapegoat for negative results. The club expressed gratitude for De Rossi's passion and dedication, but the abrupt change reflects the high stakes of managing a top-tier football club. Roma has not yet announced a replacement for De Rossi, raising questions about the future direction of the team.