Club News·24 April 2026·46d ago

Ranieri's departure reshuffles Roma's youth sector: Tarantino at risk, Conti hopeful

Source: Forza Roma

Claudio Ranieri's departure as senior advisor has prompted the Friedkin ownership to review other club departments, particularly the youth academy. Massimo Tarantino, formerly responsible for Roma's youth system under the Pallotta era and recently leaving Inter, was expected to return to that role. However, head coach Gian Piero Gasperini did not endorse Tarantino's appointment, having consistently prioritized youth development during his time at Bergamo. Bruno Conti, who previously led Roma's academy, is now in a stronger position following Gasperini's public show of support.

The youth sector has been one of Roma's most successful departments in recent years, producing valuable players including Zalewski, Volpato, Tahirovic, Felix, Joao Costa, and Missori without compromising competitive performance. De Rossi and Conti provided stability as leaders, though their contracts are set to expire. The Friedkin family wants to avoid new conflicts and unwanted decisions, meaning Gasperini's opinion carries significant weight. There are indications the ownership wants to move away from approaches that prioritized the past over merit.

Changes to the youth structure are anticipated, particularly ahead of a likely Under 23 team creation planned for the season after Roma's centennial year. However, strengthening the academy does not necessarily require replacing its current leadership.

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Addio Ranieri, in ballo il settore giovanile: rischia Tarantino, spera Bruno Conti - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma news as roma Addio Ranieri, in ballo il settore giovanile: rischia Tarantino, spera Bruno Continews as romaAddio Ranieri, in ballo il settore giovanile: rischia Tarantino, spera Bruno ContiGetty Images)I Friedkin non vogliono generare nuovi conflitti. E la scelta di Tarantino non era di certo arrivata da Gasperini Francesco Balzani Collaboratore 24 aprile 2026 (modifica il 24 aprile 2026 | 10:08) L'addio di Claudio Ranieri rimescola carte e fa ragionare i Friedkin su tutti gli altri settori del club. All'ormai ex senior advisor sono legate, infatti, una serie di figure. In primis quella di Ricky Massara. A scendere anche quelle di medici, staff tecnico (in parte voluto proprio da Ranieri) e settore giovanile. Quest'ultimo punto stava per vivere un ritorno ormai scontato, quello di Massimo Tarantino. Già responsabile sotto l'era Pallotta e in uscita dall'Inter. Nei suoi anni romani Tarantino non ha portato chissà quali benefici a un gruppo collaudato da tempo. Anzi, l'arrivo di diversi stranieri ha in qualche modo frenato l'esplosione di una miniera di giovani che erano stati portati da Conti a Trigoria. Una figura molto vicina a Massara e Sabatini, e di conseguenza ora in bilico visto che i Friedkin vorrebbero evitare nuovi conflitti e mosse non gradite. E la scelta Tarantino non era stata avallata in nessun modo da Gasperini che col settore giovanile a Bergamo ha avuto sempre un feeling stretto. Stretto come l'abbraccio che Conti qualche giorno fa ha riservato proprio Gasp, qualche ore dopo la conferenza terminata col pianto del tecnico.Anche perché se c'è una cosa che ha funzionato negli ultimi anni è stato proprio il settore giovanile che ha permesso sotto l'era Mourinho di avere un tesoretto niente male senza perdere la competitività nei vari tornei, in primis la Primavera. Da Zalewski a Volpato, Tahirovic, Felix, Joao Costa e Missori sono tanti i giovanissimi che hanno permesso plusvalenze benedette per la Roma e non hanno generato chissà quali rimpianti. E allora perché cambiare? Alberto De Rossi e Bruno Conti sono stati una garanzia assoluta, ora sono in scadenza di contratto ma le cose potrebbero mutare proprio alla luce del nuovo assetto dirigenziale a Trigoria. Ragionamenti in corso, da parte di tutti. L'input è comunque quello di non proseguire con un sistema che guardava troppo al passato (nemmeno così scintillante) e poco al merito. Di certo qualche cambiamento arriverà anche in vista della probabile creazione della squadra Under 23 ormai rinviata alla stagione successiva al Centenario. Ma rinforzare un settore non vuol dire per forza cambiarlo. E soprattutto non obbliga a guardare indietro.Leggi anche Massara rischia grosso: da Giuntoli a Manna e D’Amico, ecco le idee di Gasp Marianella: “Ranieri ha interpretato bene un ruolo fin troppo vago” © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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