The Italian football club AS Roma officially announced today, Tuesday, the appointment of their former star, Daniele De Rossi, as the team's coach, replacing the dismissed Portuguese manager José Mourinho. AS Roma stated in an official announcement via their profile on the social media platform "X": "The club officially announces the signing of Daniele De Rossi as the new head coach of the first team until June 30, 2024."
De Rossi returns to AS Roma in a coaching role after 18 years during which he defended the colors of the "Giallorossi" as a player. He will make his debut as a head coach at home and in front of his fans against Verona next Saturday at the Stadio Olimpico in the capital Rome.
It is notable that Daniele De Rossi (40 years old) participated in 616 matches during his career with Roma, scoring 63 goals. He became the team captain in 2017 after his legendary teammate Francesco Totti retired, and he was the second most-capped player in the history of "Giallorossi." He celebrated three titles with the club, which included winning the Coppa Italia twice and the Italian Supercup once.
De Rossi also represented the Italian national team, "Azzurri," in 117 matches, participated in 8 major tournaments, and won the 2006 World Cup.
