September 18, (THEWILL) – Roma have terminated the contract of manager Daniele De Rossi following a disappointing start to the 2024/2025 season.
The club announced the decision in a statement, citing the need to “promptly resume the desired path” while the season is still in its early stages.
De Rossi, a former Roma player, took over as interim coach in 2023, replacing Jose Mourinho. Despite being awarded a new three-year contract in June 2024, his tenure has been cut short after just four games into the new campaign. Under his leadership, Roma has struggled, losing one match and drawing three.
The club expressed gratitude for De Rossi’s “passion and dedication” during his time as head coach. Roma emphasised that De Rossi “will always be at home in the Giallorossi Club”, acknowledging his long-standing connection to the team as a player and manager.
This sudden change in management comes as Roma seek to improve its performance and climb up the league table. The decision reflects the high expectations and pressure associated with managing a top-tier Italian football club.
Roma have not yet announced a replacement for De Rossi. How this change might affect the team’s fortunes for the remainder of the season remains to be seen and may largely be determined by De Rossi’s replacement.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
