In a surprising move, Roma announced the dismissal of Daniele De Rossi this morning. On Monday, club owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin arrived in Rome to be present at Trigoria during a critical period for the team, which had yet to secure a win and had just drawn a match at Genoa with a last-minute goal.
Roman media had reported a meeting between the owners and the coach, but nothing suggested, until a few hours ago, that such a drastic decision would be made after only four games, with the squad having been finalized just before the end of the transfer window with two rounds of the league already played.
In the official statement issued by the club, it was specified that the decision was made “in the interest of the team, to promptly resume the desired path at a time when the season is still at its beginning.” Fans have reacted poorly to the news, rallying in support of the coach, who is considered a symbol and a flagbearer for them.
As a potential replacement, pending official confirmation from the club, Ivan Juric, former coach of Verona and Torino, is the leading candidate.
