ROMA FIND RANIERI'S REPLACEMENT! CLUB CLOSE IN ON GASPERINI DEAL AFTER ATALANTA DEPARTURE
AS Roma are actively working to secure a new head coach ahead of the 2025–26 season, and Gian Piero Gasperini has emerged as a strong contender for the role. With Claudio Ranieri expected to step down from his interim managerial duties and transition into an executive position, the club is pushing forward in its efforts to build for the future.
Gasperini, who recently concluded a highly successful spell with Atalanta, has been identified as one of the top choices by Roma’s management. According to multiple reports, Roma have already extended a formal offer—believed to be a three-year contract—to the 66-year-old coach, who has become renowned for his tactical intelligence and player development over the years.
His tenure at Atalanta transformed the club into one of Serie A’s most consistent performers, achieving Champions League qualification and earning plaudits across Europe for their attractive and high-pressing style of play. Gasperini’s experience, tactical flexibility, and ability to work with both young talent and experienced players make him an appealing option for a Roma side eager to return to the top of Italian football.
Speaking about the speculation, Gasperini was recently quoted as saying that Roma is "an exceptional club that everyone wants to coach," although he also emphasized the importance of taking time to make the right decision about his future. The Italian tactician has yet to officially accept the offer and is reportedly weighing other options, including potential opportunities outside Italy.
Interestingly, Claudio Ranieri appeared to downplay the Gasperini rumors in a recent press conference. The veteran manager, currently guiding the club through the final stretch of the season, told reporters that media speculation about his successor has been inaccurate. “None of the names being reported have come from our conversations,” Ranieri said. “And no, it will not be Gasperini.”
Despite Ranieri’s statement, sources within the club suggest that Roma’s leadership has held preliminary discussions with several candidates, with Gasperini still considered a realistic and favored option—especially if he is open to starting a new chapter in the capital.
Roma’s hierarchy is believed to be looking for a coach who can offer long-term stability, tactical evolution, and the ability to nurture the club’s growing pool of young players. With the club aiming to re-establish itself in the Serie A top four and secure a strong run in European competitions, the next managerial appointment is being treated as a key building block.
A decision is expected to be made soon after the season concludes, as Roma want the new coach to have a full preseason to work with the squad. Whether Gasperini becomes that figure remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—Roma are aiming high as they plot their future.
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