AS Roma has announced the appointment of former player and legend Daniele De Rossi as the first team head coach following the sacking of José Mourinho yesterday.
The club confirmed De Rossi’s appointment today on the club website.
“AS Roma are pleased to confirm that Daniele De Rossi has been appointed as head coach.”
“We are happy to be able to hand over the managerial role of AS Roma to Daniele De Rossi, as we feel that the leadership and ambition that have always defined him can prove decisive in achieving the team’s objectives until the end of the season,” said Dan and Ryan Friedkin.
“We were aware of Daniele’s unbreakable bond with the club, but his enthusiasm for accepting the position for the next few months convinced us even more of his ability to be a guide for the players and a proud representative of the club’s values. Welcome home, Daniele.”
The Italian played actively for 18 years with AS Roma, paving his way to the senior team from the academy level in 2000.
De Rossi made 616 appearances and scored 63 goals for the Giallorossi in all competitions, ranking second in the club’s all-time appearance record.
At club level, he won the Coppa Italia twice, in 2007 and 2008, along with one Supercoppa in 2007.
In his press conference with Roma, De Rossi showed appreciation for the privilege bestowed with to lead Roma after his 18 years stint with the club:
“I would like to thank the Friedkin family for entrusting me with the responsibility of Roma’s head coach role. From my side, I know no other way but dedication, daily sacrifices, and giving everything I have to face the challenges that await us from now until the end of the season,” said De Rossi.
“The excitement of being able to sit on our bench is indescribable. Everyone knows what Roma means to me. However, the work that awaits us all has already taken precedence.
“We have no time or choice but to be competitive, fight for our goals, and try to achieve them, which are the only priorities my staff and I have set for ourselves.”
