During an interview on Radio RAI 1, he expressed his thoughts on Roma, stating that the team appeared to lack personality and a sense of warmth. He questioned the decision-making regarding De Rossi, emphasizing that offering him a three-year contract sends a strong message about the direction of the team. By providing continuity and support to the young coach, it allows for the possibility of building a new and successful team.
Former Roma coach Claudio Ranieri has taken aim at the club's owners.AdvertisementAdvertisement"You can't send him away after four days. For what? Then it means you made a mistake in planning beforehand. Roma lacks a reference figure. You can't blame the Friedkins completely, because they put so much money into it. But they're showing that money alone isn't enough.
"Something is still missing in a club where a reference point is very important. Rome is a very particular place: the fans need to be pampered, helped, encouraged. So instead it seems like there's coldness."