Reports Point To Ranieri Exit As Roma Move To Empower Gasperini
Owner-linked reports signal a shift to coach-led control at Trigoria.
Overview
- Multiple Italian outlets report Claudio Ranieri is set to leave Roma after his public clash with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
- Football Italia and La Gazzetta dello Sport describe the timing as imminent or already decided, while the club has not issued an announcement.
- Recent Yahoo reporting says the Friedkins plan to give Gasperini broad control over transfers and staffing in an English‑style role.
- Yahoo also reports Roma are considering Cristiano Giuntoli to replace sporting director Frederic Massara, with no contact yet and rival interest from Marseille and Tottenham.
- The feud stems from disputes over recruitment and the medical staff, and Ranieri has publicly called for unity as ownership seeks reconciliation.