AS Roma have dismissed Italian tactician Daniele De Rossi following a run of poor results, which has seen the Giallorossi occupy the 16th spot on the Serie A table.
The Stadio Olimpico side fired the club legend just 4 matches into the new Serie A season, as a turnaround didn’t appear to be in sight under De Rossi’s stewardship, with the team 1 point adrift the relegation zone.
When Was De Rossi Hired By Roma?
Roma hired Daniele De Rossi to replace Jose Mourinho in January 2024, and his first few games handling the side made fans optimistic about the days ahead.
However, after not securing a win in any of their league matches this campaign, drawing three, and losing at home to Empoli in August 2024, AS Roma have decided to discontinue their relationship with the 41-year-old.
The Giallorossi are currently 16th in the Serie A standings as aforementioned, and De Rossi last handled the side on Sunday, September 15, 2024, when they played out a 1-1 draw at Genoa.
AS Roma Dismiss Daniele De Rossi Having Failed To Win Any Game This Season
Roma confirmed the dismissal of Daniele De Rossi via a statement shared by the club on their website which read:
“AS Roma announces that Daniele De Rossi has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the first team.
“The club’s decision is made in the best interests of the team, to get back on the desired path as soon as possible at a time when the season is still in its early stages.
“A heartfelt thank you to Daniele, who will always be at home at the Giallorossi club, for the work he has done in recent months with passion and dedication.”
Daniele De Rossi’s stint as boss of Roma started on a brilliant note, as he lost only once in 11 league matches, helping the Giallorossi amass 26 points from a possible 33 and propelling the club from ninth to sixth in the table.
Impressively, they also reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, before being eliminated by Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
Finishing 6th on the log last term aided the club in qualifying for this season’s UEFA Europa League.
AS Roma Signings And Departures In 2024
AS Roma had a busy 2024 summer transfer window, with many incomings and high-profile departures.
Roma signed 12 players in the recently shut transfer window, securing the services of players like Matías Soulé, Artem Dovbyk, Enzo Le Fée, Angeliño, Samuel Dahl, Saud Abdulhamid, and Buba Sangaré.
They also acquired Mathew Ryan, Mario Hermoso, and Mats Hummels on a free transfer, while Alexis Saelemaekers and Manu Koné have joined the club on loan.
In terms of outgoings, former Manchester United center-back Chris Smalling left for Saudi Pro League side Al-Fayha, while ex-Chelsea man Tammy Abraham has joined AC Milan on loan.
Moreover, Romelu Lukau, who spent last season on loan at Roma from Chelsea, has completed a permanent move to Napoli.
Andrea Belotti, Rui Patricio, and Leonardo Spinazzola have also left the club in recent months for Como, Atalanta, and Napoli, respectively.
Daniele De Rossi
Anyway, Daniele De Rossi made 616 appearances for Roma during his playing days, scoring 63 goals and providing 61 assists in all competitions.
The 41-year-old spent 22 years with Roma, as he was at the club between 1997 and 2019.
The Italian helped the Giallorossi win the Coppa Italia on 2 occasions alongside 1 Supercoppa Italiana title.
Before hanging up his boots, Daniele De Rossi plied his trade for Boca Juniors between 2019 and 2020.
He made 7 appearances for the Argentine giants, scoring 7 goals and providing no assists across all competitions.
Meanwhile, De Rossi was also amongst Italy’s contingent for the 2006 World Cup, which defeated France 5-3 on penalties in the final, following a 1-1 draw in regular time.
