Former Atalanta manager Gian Piero Giasperini has been appointed as the new manager of Italian side AS Roma.
The former UEFA Conference League winners in a statement on Friday afternoon, announced the arrival of the 67-year old on a three-year deal.
Roma appoint Giasperini
“Gasperini’s career is defined by its creative tactics, dedication to hard work, and exceptional player development,” AS Roma said in a club statement.
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“Both ownership and Claudio Ranieri believe Gasperini is the right man for the mission.”
What Giasperini said
“The first impressions are undoubtedly very positive,” said Gasperini who signed on with the Giallorossi until 2028.
“I came today for the first time to Trigoria, I did not know this center which is wonderful, functional, the best for those who want to work in these situations. The club convinced me because it is a great challenge. I needed to have a big challenge to look forward to, to come to an environment with great passion”, he added.
“This gave me great enthusiasm, the opportunity that Ranieri, the club, the ownership gave me. A great adrenaline that I needed to do something good.
Roma have a great passion and want to reach great goals. In my opinion, all the conditions are there because there is a very strong ownership, which wants to make Roma grow, to take it to highest levels”, Giasperini continued.
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“The fans? The first thing that will have to be done, by me and the team, is to be able to get them on our side. And you can do that through convincing performances, where people identify with your team, regardless of the result. Being able to play good games, with people satisfied to see their team play that way, then the result is what makes everything.
My commitment and that of the team will be to bring the fans to our side, it will be the first task we will have to do”, the Italian added.
Will Giasperini make an impact?
The 67-year old Italian left his role at Atalanta last Saturday when his contract expired, ending a nine-year stay at the club after previously announcing his decision not to stay beyond the summer.
Giasperini led the club to a historic Europa League triumph in 2024, with Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman scoring a hat-trick in the 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen.
Giasperini took Atalanta from league strugglers to European contenders and his major task at the Giallorossi will be to qualify them for a first UCL since 2019.
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