Claudio Ranieri has rejected the prospect to change into Italy’s new head coach and can as an alternative stay with Roma.
Ranieri was supplied the chance to succeed Luciano Spalletti, who introduced his personal sacking following the 3-0 humbling by Norway on Friday together with his final recreation in cost coming final evening – a 2-0 defeat of Moldova.
The Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) turned to the vastly skilled Ranieri, who loved a unbelievable spell in command of the Giallorossi having been appointed in November, main them from sixteenth to fifth and having one of the best report in Serie A over that interval.
As a part of the deal that noticed him succeed Ivan Juric on the Stadio Olimpico, Ranieri agreed to maneuver into a brand new senior advisor function at his hometown membership on the finish of the season and he has opted to honour that dedication fairly than take over the Azzurri.
“I’d wish to thank president (Gabriele) Gravina for the chance, an excellent honour, however I’ve mirrored and determined to stay at Roma’s disposal in my new place fully,” Ranieri stated in a press release to Italian information company ANSA.
“[Roma owners] The Friedkins have given me their full assist and backing for no matter choice I’ve taken concerning the nationwide crew, however the choice is mine alone.”
FIGC goal Pioli
Roma have named former Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini as their new boss and he’ll work in tandem with 73-year-old Ranieri in an try and information the membership again into the Champions League.
As for Italy, experiences counsel Stefano Pioli is their subsequent goal. Pioli, who gained the Scudetto with AC Milan in 2022 earlier than transferring to educate Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, can be needed by Fiorentina and the FIGC should transfer rapidly to safe his signature.
