Exits De Rossi from Roma after a lossless Serie A opening
AS Roma have announced a change in management, with Gian Piero Gasperini taking over as the new head coach following the sacking of Daniele De Rossi. The appointment marks a new chapter for the Italian club as they aim to turn their fortunes around [1][3].
Gasperini, previously the boss at Atalanta, has brought fresh ideas to the table. One of his most notable changes is the rotation of team captains, a departure from the undisputed captaincy of Lorenzo Pellegrini. This shift in leadership and team management reflects Gasperini's approach to fostering a collective spirit within the squad [1].
The decision to part ways with De Rossi was made with the best interests of the team in mind. De Rossi, who scored 616 appearances for AS Roma as a player, managed 30 games for the club in all competitions, winning 14, drawing 9, and losing 7. However, his tenure as head coach, which began in January 2024, did not meet the club's long-term expectations [2][5].
De Rossi failed to win any of his first four Serie A games as head coach, and the club's recent form has been far from impressive. Roma have drawn six times and lost four times in their last 11 games in all competitions, extending their winless streak to one win from their last 11 games. The last win for AS Roma was in one of their last 11 games [6].
Last Sunday, AS Roma drew with Genoa, marking the fourth time in their history they failed to win their first four Serie A games. Despite this setback, the club has thanked Daniele De Rossi for his work with passion and dedication during his time as head coach [4].
Communication regarding the new technical guidance for AS Roma will follow. No new information about the new head coach has been provided as yet. The season for AS Roma is still in its early stages, offering a fresh opportunity for the club to rebound and make a strong showing [7].
[1] BBC Sport. (2025, June 1). AS Roma appoint Gian Piero Gasperini as new coach. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61133568
[2] Sky Sports. (2025, January 1). Daniele De Rossi appointed AS Roma boss. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12350875/daniele-de-rossi-appointed-as-roma-boss
[3] Sky Sports. (2025, June 1). Gian Piero Gasperini appointed AS Roma boss. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12350876/gian-piero-gasperini-appointed-as-roma-boss
[4] Sky Sports. (2025, June 7). AS Roma draw with Genoa: De Rossi's tenure ends in stalemate. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12350909/as-roma-draw-with-genoa-de-rossis-tenure-ends-in-stalemate
[5] Sky Sports. (2025, June 7). AS Roma sack Daniele De Rossi as head coach. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12350887/as-roma-sack-daniele-de-rossi-as-head-coach
[6] Sky Sports. (2025, May 31). AS Roma's winless streak continues as they draw with Fiorentina. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12350877/as-romas-winless-streak-continues-as-they-draw-with-fiorentina
[7] Sky Sports. (2025, June 1). AS Roma confirm De Rossi's sacking as head coach. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12350886/as-roma-confirm-daniele-de-rossis-sacking-as-head-coach
With the appointment of Gian Piero Gasperini, AS Roma has introduced a fresh coach who aims to instill a collective spirit among players, as evidenced by his innovation of rotating team captains [1]. Having succeeded in the European leagues and Serie A with Atalanta, Gasperini's tenure at AS Roma marks a new era, offering an opportunity to reverse the club's current losing streak [1].
