Club News·25 April 2026·45d ago

Ranieri Says He Was 'Forced Out' as Italy National Team Job Looms

Source: Forza Roma

Claudio Ranieri has stated he was dismissed from his role at AS Roma, declaring 'they forced me out.' The conflict began two weeks ago when Ranieri publicly defended the club's operations before Roma's match against Pisa. On Thursday, the ownership effectively requested his resignation, reminding him of those comments. Ranieri is now a strong candidate for the position of Italy national team coach.

Ranieri's departure followed a broader power struggle within the club. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini emerged from the situation in a strengthened position, having secured backing from the ownership. However, tensions persist internally, with Gasperini also publicly criticizing director of sport Massara, saying 'Ricky is a good person, but there is little feeling between us.' The friction stems from disagreements over summer transfer targets—Gasperini rejected proposals for Hojlund, Rowe, and Januário, among others. Despite Gasperini's public attack, Massara is not expected to resign and remained abroad on business at the time of the upheaval.

Ranieri continues to collect his contract despite his departure from the club. Gasperini is reportedly awaiting the arrival of a new medical staff member who worked with him previously.

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Ranieri: “Mi hanno cacciato”. E ora è un candidato forte per la panchina dell’Italia - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma rassegna stampa roma la repubblica Ranieri: “Mi hanno cacciato”. E ora è un candidato forte per la panchina dell’ItaliaLa RepubblicaRanieri: “Mi hanno cacciato”. E ora è un candidato forte per la panchina dell’ItaliaGetty ImagesGasperini attacca Massara: “Con il ds non c'è feeling”. Alle 18 il match a Bologna Per l’ex consulente del club torna l’ipotesi Nazionale Redazione 25 aprile 2026 (modifica il 25 aprile 2026 | 08:33) Una testa è caduta. Ma la faida nella Roma continua, come i colpi proibiti: "Mi hanno cacciato", ha confessato Claudio Ranieri. Tutto è iniziato due settimane fa, quando prima di Roma-Pisa Ranieri ha aperto la crisi con la difesa pubblica dell’operato della società. Giovedì, quando quelle parole erano ormai un pensiero lontano, la proprietà gliele ha ricordate, chiedendo di fatto le sue dimissioni. Ora Ranieri - scrive Matteo Pinci su 'La Repubblica' - è un forte candidato al ruolo di ct per la Nazionale. E Gasperini? Dall’arena è uscito vincitore e incoronato dal club. Una fiducia che lui ha massimizzato con un colpo bassissimo all’altro “nemico” interno: il direttore sportivo Massara:"Ricky è una brava persona, ma c'è poco feeling..." Scontento sempre, Gasp. In estate la dirigenza gli propose Hojlund, poi Rowe. E a gennaio Boga: li ha bocciati tutti. Massara nonostante l'attacco non si dimetterà: giovedì durante le fibrillazioni era all’estero per incontri di mercato, oggi è a Bologna con la squadra. Ora Gasp aspetta anche un nuovo medico, quel Del Vescovo con lui a Bergamo.Leggi anche Roma, Ranieri dice addio a Trigoria ma non rinuncia al contratto La Roma su Alajbegovic ma prima deve partire un big © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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