Big Shock for Roma Legend Daniele De Rossi
Big Shock for Roma Legend Daniele De Rossi on His Last Day as Technical Director
Roma legend Daniele De Rossi faced an unexpected dismissal from his role as the club’s technical director on Wednesday morning, learning of the decision just as he was preparing for the day’s training session. The surprise move came after a disappointing start to the season for Roma, who have failed to win any of their first four games, leaving them with just three points and sitting 16th in the league.
De Rossi, who took over from Jose Mourinho in January, had a strong start, winning eight of his first 10 games. However, his team has struggled recently, with just one win in their last 11 matches. The club has now appointed Croatian coach Ivan Juric as De Rossi’s replacement, with Juric leading his first training session on Wednesday afternoon.
De Rossi’s final day began early at 8 am, when he was informed of his dismissal. Roma announced the news in an official statement shortly after, surprising fans and the football community alike. After learning the news, De Rossi packed his belongings and bid farewell to his technical team. He briefly met with Roma’s sporting director Florent Ghisolfi, who was reportedly not involved in the decision to let him go.
As De Rossi left the training ground, he was greeted by fans and journalists. Though he wanted to return home quickly, he graciously stopped to sign autographs and pose for photographs. Later, he met with his team for lunch at a restaurant in Piazza del Fico, where they reflected on his time at the club.
De Rossi is now expected to take a long holiday and evaluate his tenure at Roma. Meanwhile, Ivan Juric has signed a contract until the end of the 2024-25 season and is preparing the team for their upcoming match against Udinese.
