Roma Nears Decision on New Head Coach Candidates

AS Roma's management is in the process of selecting a new head coach, with current coach Claudio Ranieri indicating that the decision is nearing completion. Ranieri has provided a list of candidates to the Friedkin family, including Stefano Pioli, Maurizio Sarri, Vincenzo Montella, and Patrick Vieira. He emphasized that the final choice rests with the club's owners, and while he has ruled out some names such as Gian Piero Gasperini, he remains optimistic about the future coach. Ranieri, who will transition to a senior consultant role after the season, has indicated that a good coach will come in and urged fans to be patient with the transition. He also downplayed speculation regarding Erik ten Hag, clarifying that a meeting was not related to the coaching position. A final decision is expected after the season concludes, with the team currently focused on upcoming matches, including the Derby della Capitale against Lazio.