AS Roma Turn To De Rossi As Interim Manager For Rest Of Season
AS Roma have announced the appointment of club legend Daniele De Rossi as interim manager for the rest of the season.
The decision comes following Jose Mourinho's dismissal earlier on Tuesday.
De Rossi spent 18 years of his playing career with Roma, going on to make 616 appearances, scoring 63 goals and winning two Copa Italia trophies for the side.
Only Francesco Totti, who made 786 appearances for Roma, has played more times for the Serie A club than De Rossi.
"AS Roma are pleased to confirm that Daniele De Rossi has been appointed as head coach until 30 June 2024," the Serie A club said in a statement.
"After an 18-year playing career with AS Roma, De Rossi will return home as head coach, with his first game being the club's upcoming Serie A match against Verona on Saturday evening at the Stadio Olimpico."
The 40-year-old, who won the 2006 FIFA World Cup with Italy said: "I would like to thank the Friedkin family for entrusting me with the responsibility of the head coach role.
"From my side, I know no other way but dedication, daily sacrifices and giving everything I have in order to face the challenges that await us from now until the end of the season.
"The excitement of being able to sit on our bench is indescribable. Everyone knows what Roma means to me.
"However, the work that awaits us all has already taken precedence.
"We have no time or choice but to be competitive, fight for our goals and try to achieve them, which are the only priorities my staff and I have set for ourselves."
