Gian Piero Gasperini Appointed Head Coach of AS Roma
In a significant development for Italy’s football scene, Gian Piero Gasperini has taken the helm as the new head coach of AS Roma after parting ways with Atalanta, his long-time club. The 67-year-old tactician has inked a three-year deal that will keep him at the Roman club until 2028.
Notable Achievements at Atalanta
During his impressive nine-year tenure at Atalanta, Gasperini achieved notable successes, including clinching the Europa League title for the 2023-24 season and securing consistent qualifications for the UEFA Champions League.
Context of the Appointment
Gasperini’s appointment comes after the departure of Claudio Ranieri, who had assumed the coaching role in November 2024 while the team was struggling in 16th place in Serie A. Under Ranieri’s guidance, Roma surged to a fifth-place finish, narrowly missing out on a Champions League spot.
Future Challenges for AS Roma
Next season, Roma will be competing in the 2025-26 Europa League, an echo of their recent participation as runners-up in 2023. They had also claimed the Conference League a year earlier during José Mourinho’s management. The Roman side has been seeking silverware since winning the Coppa Italia in 2008, with their last Serie A championship dating back to 2001, underscoring an extended period without a domestic trophy.
Broader Changes in Serie A
This summer has seen a flurry of managerial changes across Serie A, with Massimiliano Allegri returning to AC Milan to succeed Sergio Conceicao. Additionally, Inter Milan faces a coaching vacancy following Simone Inzaghi’s departure to Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Lazio has also welcomed back Maurizio Sarri after Marco Baroni left, who himself took over at Torino from Paolo Vanoli.
