AS Roma have confirmed the termination of Daniele De Rossi's contract with immediate effect following a series of bad results at the club since the beginning of this season.
AS Roma confirmed the news of De Rossi's contract termination on its official website in the early hours of Wednesday, September 18, 2024. According to reports from the club, the decision to sack the former Italian player was in the best interest of the team.
De Rossi was appointed in January 2024 by Roma to replace the sacked José Mourinho and has since managed 26 games across Serie A and Europa League, getting 13 wins and six defeats.
What did Roma about the sacking of De Rossi?
:Roma announces that Daniele De Rossi has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the first team. The club’s decision is made in the best interests of the team, to get back on the desired path as soon as possible at a time when the season is still in its early stages. A heartfelt thank you to Daniele, who will always be at home at the Giallorossi club, for the work he has done in recent months with passion and dedication.Communication regarding the team’s technical guidance will follow.”
De Rossi led Roma to a sixth place in the Serie A last season and was kicked out of the Europa League semifinal by Bayer Leverkusen. He was sent off at the end of Roma’s 1-1 draw at Genoa on Sunday leaving the club 16th in the Serie A table.
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