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De Rossi reflects on dismissal: 'I felt beaten by my enemies'
·28 July 2026·90d ago

De Rossi reflects on dismissal: 'I felt beaten by my enemies'

Source: Forza Roma

Daniele De Rossi has given an interview to Cronache di Spogliatoio, with the full version to be released tomorrow at 13:00. The former Roma captain spoke about his dismissal in September 2024, saying: "I was furious. I had my 'enemies' and I felt beaten in a battle I didn't have time to fight. But I never wanted to show I was bitter about it. I only did that once in a press conference at Spal and I regretted it. I've worked hard on those things."

De Rossi's tenure at Roma ended after just four matches in 2025, a difficult conclusion to his association with the club where he spent his playing career as a one-club legend. He reflected on the emotional toll of the role, particularly the intensity surrounding matches against Lazio in the Derby della Capitale.

He described the psychological weight of derby fixtures, saying he would spend three days beforehand feeling unwell, with teammate Dacourt supporting him through the ordeal. De Rossi expressed regret over how his time at Roma concluded, stating: "My history with Roma wasn't perfect, but it didn't deserve an ending with loose ends."

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Testo Originale / Source Text

“Daniele De Rossi ha rilasciato un'intervista a Cronache di Spogliatoio. Domani alle ore 13 uscirà la versione integrale, di seguito una breve anticipazione. L'ex capitano giallorosso è tornato a parlare dell'esonero del settembre del 2024: "Ero inca... nero. Avevo i miei "nemici" e mi sentivo…”

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