Club News·24 April 2026·50d ago

Ranieri Departs as Gasperini's Position Strengthened; Roma Ownership Resolves Power Struggle

Source: Forza Roma

Claudio Ranieri's tenure as senior advisor to Roma's Friedkin ownership has ended after approximately ten months. The decision came following tensions that escalated during the pre-Pisa press conference, when Ranieri stated that all recent signings, including Wesley and Malen, were agreed upon with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini—comments that appeared to address the coach's earlier criticisms. Ranieri was summoned to Trigoria on Thursday and informed of the ownership's decision to terminate his contract. Legal teams and the Friedkin family's representative at the club, Ed Shipley, began handling contractual and financial matters, though an official club statement had not been released at the time of reporting.

Ranieri's departure represents a significant shift in Roma's structure heading into the club's centenary season. His role was intended to guide the organization through this new era, but the relationship fractured amid disagreements over transfer strategy and decision-making authority. The split signals reinforced backing for Gasperini's position at the club. Beyond Ranieri, Frederic Massara may also leave his position. Gasperini reportedly prefers working with Giuntoli, though that target is pursuing opportunities abroad. Alternative candidates for the sporting director role reportedly include D'Amico from Atalanta and Sogliano from Verona. Much of the medical and technical staff aligned with Ranieri will likely also be replaced.

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Ranieri addio, ha vinto Gasp. Svolta alla Roma la scelta del club premia il tecnico - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma rassegna stampa la gazzetta dello sport Ranieri addio, ha vinto Gasp. Svolta alla Roma la scelta del club premia il tecnicoLa Gazzetta dello SportRanieri addio, ha vinto Gasp. Svolta alla Roma la scelta del club premia il tecnicoGetty ImagesI Friedkin hanno deciso di chiudere le polemiche: via il senior advisor Redazione 24 aprile - 07:25 Adesso è finita davvero. Nonostante le rassicurazioni dei giorni scorsi, la voglia di andare avanti insieme e la certezza di avere una"guida fidata" su cui poter contare. Niente, tutto finito, tutto evaporato nell'arco di appena dieci mesi. Tanto, infatti, è durata l'avventura di Claudio Ranieri come senior advisor dei Friedkin, con la proprietà giallorossa che ieri ha deciso di interrompere il rapporto con il proprio consulente personale. Un rapporto che doveva traghettare la Roma nella nuova era, quella del centenario. Ieri - scrive Andrea Pugliese su La Gazzetta dello Sport - è stata una giornata lunga a Trigoria e non solo. Lo stesso Ranieri, infatti, nel corso della mattinata ha preso parte al premio Città di Roma. Parlando da dirigente giallorosso. Frasi che facevano presagire tutto tranne che a una imminente frattura. E invece ieri, compatibilmente con il fuso orario americano, è arrivato il terremoto nel corso delle prime ore del pomeriggio, dopo che la situazione era precipitata nella notte italiana tra mercoledì e giovedì. Ranieri è stato quindi convocato a Trigoria e messo al corrente della decisone della proprietà. Si sono messi al lavoro gli avvocati (anche per dirimere le questioni economiche), i Friedkin si sono affidati al loro uomo di fiducia a Trigoria (Ed Shipley) e per tante ore si è quindi atteso un comunicato ufficiale che poi non è arrivato. E che - a meno di clamorosi colpi di scena - arriverà oggi. Sul campo degli imputati Ranieri è finito dopo le interviste del pre-Pisa, quando ha detto: "Facile parlare solo di Wesley e Malen, ma tutti gli acquisti sono stati condivisi con l'allenatore", per rispondere alle critiche del giorno prima di Gasp. Con Ranieri molto probabilmente andrà via anche Frederic Massara. A Gasp piacerebbe lavorare con Giuntoli, che però punta ad andare all'estero. E allora i possibili sostituiti possono essere D'Amico (Atalanta) e Sogliano (Verona). Ds a parte, bisognerà poi mettere le mani anche sullo staff medico e gran parte di quello tecnico, tutti uomini che facevano capo a Ranieri.Leggi anche Dybala, Adidas e sponsor spingono sul rinnovo: lo vogliono testimonial del centenario Nuovi contatti per il talento Alajbegovic. Il club punta Konoplya per il dopo Celik © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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