All that was missing was formalization. Roma has just appointed Claudio Ranieri as the club’s new coach, who will try to turn around the sporting situation (12th in Serie A). “AS Roma are pleased to announce that Claudio Ranieri is the new technical director of the first team.» Without a position since his departure from Cagliari at the end of last season, the 73-year-old coach takes over from Ivan Juric and will continue certain missions within the institution once the financial year is over.
“At the end of the season, he will take on a role in managementcontinues the Louve press release. He will be a consultant to the owners on all sporting questions. The search for a new coach will continue in the coming months and Claudio will also have a say in this decision.» Trained as a player with the Giallorossi in the 70s, Ranieri is making his third stint on the bench after those of 2009-2011 and 2019.