Club News·24 April 2026·1d ago

Friedkin's Decision: Ranieri Exits Roma, Gasperini Given Full Authority

Source: Forza Roma

Claudio Ranieri is departing AS Roma after ten months as senior advisor. The Friedkin ownership has chosen Gian Piero Gasperini as the club's future coach and decided to part ways with Ranieri to give Gasperini complete authority. The separation follows tension between the two experienced figures; Ranieri's recent comments before the Roma-Pisa match had created friction, and Gasperini sought clarity before the upcoming Bologna fixture. The club confirmed the decision through an official announcement after a lengthy meeting between the presidency and Ranieri.

Ranieri had been brought in as a key figure overseeing the technical project but became a point of contention in recent days, facing criticism from supporters for the first time in his career. However, his Roma legacy remains significant, including his role as a player and three managerial stints, notably the dramatic comebacks in 2010 and last season. The separation was deemed inevitable by the club, with Ranieri's departure paving the way for Gasperini to strengthen the technical structure. Following this move, director of sport Massara is also expected to leave Roma.

Gasperini's enhanced role may lead to changes in the sporting director position, with details remaining unclear on specific replacements. Ranieri himself appeared at the Italian Olympic Committee headquarters the morning of the announcement, offering supportive words for the team's final league push. His future path could potentially include a role with the Italian national team as technical director.

● AI Generated Summary

This summary was generated by an AI model. Always read the source for complete and accurate information.

Testo Originale / Source Text

Machine-scraped Italian — paste into Google Translate for a full read.

La scelta dei Friedkin: Ranieri in uscita dalla Roma. Gasp, pieni poteri a Trigoria - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma rassegna stampa roma leggo La scelta dei Friedkin: Ranieri in uscita dalla Roma. Gasp, pieni poteri a TrigoriaLeggoLa scelta dei Friedkin: Ranieri in uscita dalla Roma. Gasp, pieni poteri a TrigoriaROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 14: AS Roma senior advisor Claudio Ranieri and coach Gian Piero Gasperini during training session at Centro Sportivo Fulvio Bernardini on October 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Luciano Rossi/AS Roma via Getty Images)Ieri la presidenza giallorossa ha avuto un lungo colloquio con Ranieri e stamattina tramite un comunicato, annuncerà che Sir Claudio saluterà la Roma Redazione 24 aprile - 07:10 Un fulmine, di certo non a ciel sereno ma che ha comunque squarciato il cielo di Roma. I Friedkin, infatti, hanno scelto Gasperini per la Roma del futuro e hanno deciso di separarsi da Claudio Ranieri che quindi saluta come senior advisor della Roma dopo soli dieci mesi dalla nomina. Troppo forte l'attrito con Gasp, troppo difficile arrivare a una pace tra due tra i personaggi più esperti della serie A. Le parole di Ranieri prima di Roma-Pisa sono state uno scossone e da giorni si attendeva un intervento sulla questione. Lo stesso Gasperini voleva una risposta chiara e si aspettava una decisione prima della sfida di domani col Bologna. Ieri la presidenza giallorossa ha avuto un lungo colloquio con Ranieri e stamattina tramite un comunicato, annuncerà che Sir Claudio saluterà la Roma e lascerà quindi campo libero a Gasperini. La formula potrebbe essere quella della rescissione consensuale visto il rapporto di stima tra Friedkin e il dirigente, ma poco cambia. Di fatto - scrive Francesco Balzani su Leggo - Ranieri da oggi non sarà più il senior advisor. Una scelta forte presa su quello che era stato il garante del progetto tecnico appena iniziato e su un totem del romanismo che negli ultimi giorni era stato messo in discussione per la prima volta nella sua vita dalla tifoseria. Nessuno dimentica le sue tre avventure da allenatore (e una da calciatore). E le due rimonte pazzesche nel 2010 e della scorsa stagione oltre al rifiuto ad accettare il ruolo di ct della nazionale nove mesi fa proprio per rispetto della Roma. Ma la separazione con Gasp era inevitabile. La proprietà americana vuole puntare sul tecnico di Grugliasco per il futuro e si affiderà a lui per la ristrutturazione del comparto dirigenziale. Perché dopo Ranieri dovrebbe salutare anche il direttore sportivo Massara. La figura del tecnico quindi si rafforza e potrebbe portare all'arrivo di uno tra Giuntoli (favorito) e D'Amico e al ritorno di fiamma per Totti. E Ranieri? Il futuro prossimo potrebbe portarlo finalmente in Nazionale nel ruolo di direttore tecnico. Presto per dirlo, ma non difficile da immaginare. Sir Claudio ieri mattina era comparso a sorpresa sul palco del Salone d'Onore del Coni. "Ci aspettiamo il meglio, i ragazzi stanno dando tutto, quindi forza sempre comunque vada. Ora siamo tutti uniti per un unico scopo", le parole del dirigente in riferimento al rush finale di campionato.Leggi anche Roma all’ultimo sprint per l’Europa: Gasp punta su Dybala, Soulé e Malen Riecco Dybala, novanta giorni dopo. Gasp ritrova la Joya per l’ultimo sprint © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

Read original on Forza Roma

More Club News

OpinionClub News AI
1h ago

'Radio Thoughts': Torri Says 'Friedkin Has Shown His Inadequacy Again'

Italian radio pundits have weighed in on Roma's current situation following recent developments at the club. Piero Torri, speaking on Radio Manà Manà Sport, criticized ownership, stating that the Friedkin family has demonstrated "absolute inadequacy" in handling the club's affairs. Torri acknowledged that the previous direction could not continue, reflecting broader frustration about Roma's management structure. Other analysts highlighted systemic issues at the club. Roberto Pruzzo noted that Roma has lacked a qualified executive figure similar to the role Gasperini held at Genoa and Bergamo — someone capable of serving as a direct intermediary between the coach and ownership. Paolo Marcacci emphasized that Roma must secure victory against Bologna, otherwise further discussion becomes pointless. The comments underline tension between Gasperini and the club's leadership, with the coach having previously cited a lack of understanding as a factor in the relationship. These radio discussions reflect a wider debate in Roman football circles about governance and leadership structures at the club. The consensus among these voices is that ownership decisions and organizational clarity remain fundamental obstacles to the team's progress, regardless of coaching quality or player performance.

Transfer NewsSquad News AI
1h ago

Gasperini Rejects Robinio Vaz: Coach Believes Forward Should Spend Two Years in Serie B

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has reportedly issued a harsh assessment of forward Robinio Vaz, suggesting the French attacker should spend two years in Serie B before competing at Roma's level. Vaz, a 2007-born player, arrived at Roma in January from Marseille in a transfer orchestrated by Massara for a fee exceeding €20 million, but has failed to meet Gasperini's expectations. The acquisition of Vaz has become a point of friction between Gasperini and the club's management, particularly with Massara. The coach reportedly wanted an immediately impactful player for Roma's struggling attack, which has been heavily reliant on Malen during the season. Gasperini previously rejected other attacking targets proposed by the club, including Hojlund, Rowe, and Boga, highlighting deeper disagreements over transfer strategy and squad planning between the technical staff and front office. Vaz's situation exemplifies the broader tensions at Roma's Trigoria training ground regarding the direction of the transfer market and squad composition. The young forward's early Roma career has not progressed as hoped, and the coach's candid criticism suggests the player faces an uncertain future at the club unless significant improvement materializes.

Carina: 'The Friedkin made the easiest choice'; Pruzzo: 'Gasperini needs a point of contact with ownership'
OpinionClub News AI
2h ago

Carina: 'The Friedkin made the easiest choice'; Pruzzo: 'Gasperini needs a point of contact with ownership'

Commentary from Carina and Pruzzo discusses the Friedkin family's decisions at AS Roma. Carina suggests the ownership took the simplest path available. Pruzzo argues that head coach Gasperini would benefit from having a direct liaison with the club's ownership to facilitate communication and decision-making. The comments reflect ongoing debates about Roma's governance structure and how effectively the coaching staff can coordinate with the Friedkin family on strategic matters.