Serie A: AS Roma confirms Daniele De Rossi will remain as head coach permanently as the club reveals its long-term strategy.

Daniele De Rossi, the former AS Roma captain, has been confirmed as the permanent head coach of the club. Taking over from Jose Mourinho earlier this season, De Rossi has made a significant impact, guiding Roma to fifth place in Serie A with eight wins from 11 games. The team is currently on a seven-match unbeaten run in the league.

In addition to their league success, De Rossi has also led Roma to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League. They secured a 3-1 aggregate victory over AC Milan in the quarter-finals. The club praised De Rossi’s leadership and the positive impact he has had on the team.

Roma expressed their delight at announcing De Rossi’s permanent appointment, stating that his leadership aligns with the club’s values and the passion of their fans. They are committed to working together to deliver a future that the fans deserve.

With Italy receiving an extra UEFA Champions League qualifying spot next season, Roma is on track to return to Europe’s elite competition. De Rossi took over from Mourinho when the club was struggling, but he quickly turned things around with three consecutive league wins. Although they have suffered two defeats under De Rossi’s tenure, including a 1-0 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Europa League, they have been largely successful.

Roma will face Bayer Leverkusen in their quest for a spot in their first European final since 2022, when they won the UEFA Europa Conference League under Mourinho. De Rossi, who spent 18 years as a player at Roma, will be hoping to secure his first piece of silverware in his debut season as head coach. During his playing days, he represented Roma 616 times and won the Coppa Italia twice.