Roma Appoints Gasperini Head Coach Replaces Ranieri

Gian Piero Gasperini has been appointed as the new head coach of AS Roma on a three-year contract, succeeding Claudio Ranieri, who has transitioned into a senior executive advisor role. Gasperini, 67, arrives after a highly successful nine-year tenure at Atalanta, where he won the 2023-24 Europa League and consistently qualified for the Champions League, establishing Atalanta as one of Serie A's elite teams. Roma, who finished fifth in Serie A last season and qualified for the Europa League, view Gasperini's creative tactics, dedication, and player development skills as vital to their ambitions of returning to the Champions League. Ranieri, who stabilized Roma during a turbulent season with 16 wins after coming out of retirement, played a key role in selecting Gasperini as his successor. Gasperini's arrival comes amid significant coaching changes across Serie A, with high-profile moves including Massimiliano Allegri at AC Milan and Simone Inzaghi's exit from Inter Milan. Known for his passionate demeanor, Gasperini will face the challenge of meeting high expectations from Roma's fans and media while aiming to bring domestic and European success to the club.