De Rossi acquires Ostia Mare, aims for community growth

Daniele De Rossi, the former AS Roma player and coach, has taken over as the owner of Ostia Mare Lido Calcio, the club where he began his football journey. Expressing a deep connection to the team, he stated his commitment to remain involved for the next 30 years, aiming to create a solid, transparent, and innovative club that fosters community values. De Rossi emphasized that Ostia Mare will not be a feeder team for Roma, but rather an independent entity with ambitions to rise through the ranks of Italian football. His vision includes building a loyal fanbase and promoting local pride in representing Ostia. De Rossi, who was dismissed as Roma's coach in September, sees this move as a new chapter in his football career. The club currently competes in Serie D, Italy's fourth tier, and De Rossi is eager to inspire community involvement and support for the team.