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Inter want Cesc Fabregas to replace Simone Inzaghi on their bench, but, like the other teams that tried, they’ll have to go through Como

Inter Identify Their Three Top Targets to Fill Opening

June 4, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Como, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter want Cesc Fabregas to replace Simone Inzaghi on their bench, but, like the other teams that tried, they’ll have to go through Como and have no certainty they’ll be successful. There would be no issues on the economic front.

Roma will go after Francesco Farioli, who stapped down, while Milan are observing what’s going on between Vincenzo Italiano and Bologna.

Roma Eye Ex-Ajax Gaffer, Milan Lurking for Italiano

May 19, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Ajax, Bologna, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Tottenham

Roma will go after Francesco Farioli, who has stepped down at Ajax after fumbling away the title, while Milan are observing what’s going on between Vincenzo Italiano and Bologna. Tottenham and Chelsea are mulling over the former too.

Roma have been linked to Massimiliano Allegri and Stefano Pioli, but both are unlikely to be hired to replace Claudio Ranieri in the summer.

Roma Set to Pass on Two Long-Serving Italian Coaches

May 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Como, Genoa, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Roma have been linked to Massimiliano Allegri and Stefano Pioli, but both are unlikely to be hired to replace Claudio Ranieri in the summer. The former Juventus boss has actually never been contacted by the Giallorossi hierarchy.

Roma have been in touch with Cesc Fabregas amid their ongoing coaching search, as Claudio Ranieri stated that he wouldn't change his mind.

Roma Interested in Fast-Rising Como and Ajax Managers

April 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Como, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026

Roma have been in touch with Cesc Fabregas amid their ongoing coaching search, as Claudio Ranieri restated a few times that there’s no chance of changing his mind and convincing him to guide the team for another campaign.

Serie A is primed for a busy coaching carousel at the end of the campaign, which might have a few surprises.

Serie A Likely Poised for Several Big Coaching Hires

April 7, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Ajax, Atalanta, Italian Football, Juventus, Marseille, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie B

Serie A is primed for a busy coaching carousel at the end of the season, which might have a few surprises. Antonio Conte is one of the main dominoes. His Napoli exit would trigger even more movement.

Roma have had an incredible pace with Claudio Ranieri at the helm, especially in 2025. They have collected 26 points in 10 matches.

Roma to Try to Talk Ranieri Into Staying on Their Bench

March 11, 2025 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Roma have had an incredible pace with Claudio Ranieri at the helm, especially in 2025. They have collected 26 points in 10 matches. No side, even the very best ones, has done better in the top five leagues during the same timeframe.

Atalanta gaffer Gian Piero Gasperini received an award in Coverciano and offered an opening to play out the final year of his contract rather than leaving.

Roma Emerge as a Possible Landing Spot for Gasperini

February 27, 2025 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Atalanta, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Gian Piero Gasperini could depart Atalanta in the summer a year before the end of his contract, which he won’t extend, and Roma have started kicking the tires on him. Claudio Ranieri is a glorified caretaker manager and will become an executive.

Roma coach and future consultant Claudio Ranieri decided to use the presser before the Lecce game to stop the rumours about their next manager,

Roma Mull Ajax Manager Farioli to Succeed Ranieri

January 21, 2025 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma are moving early to find their next coach after Claudio Ranieri removed himself from consideration over the weekend and they are laying the groundwork for Ajax gaffer Francesco Farioli. The contacts are already underway.

Roma handed Ivan Juric the keys right away after dismissing Daniele De Rossi, but he wasn’t the only option on their radar.

Roma Contemplated a Few Coaches Before Hiring Juric

September 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Nice, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Roma handed Ivan Juric the keys after dismissing Daniele De Rossi, but he wasn’t the only option on their radar. The gaffer was open to a seasonal contract, which increased his chances of getting the job, as it indeed happened.

José Mourinho and former director Tiago Pinto must be fuming about the glorious window Roma are putting together.

Roma All Set to Bring In Director Ghisolfi from Nice

May 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Nice, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma have nabbed their new sporting director, as Nice president Jean-Pierre Riviere confirmed that Florent Ghisolfi would leave to head to Italy. He bid farewell to him following their season finale against Lille, which ended in a two-two draw.

Stefano Pioli could land on his feet if Milan fires him, as Napoli are ready to welcome him. The boss would have to settle his contractual situation.

Napoli to Appoint Coach Pioli Only Under One Condition

April 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Napoli, RB Leipzig, Serie A

Stefano Pioli could land on his feet if Milan fires him, as Napoli are ready to welcome him. The boss would have to settle his contractual situation at first, though. He’s tied to the Rossoneri for another year. The Azzurri don’t want to negotiate with other teams.

Current Napoli coach Francesco Calzona implied that he wouldn’t stay on the bench, and president Aurelio De Laurentiis is mulling the usual suspects.

Napoli Wish List to Succeed Calzona Mostly Unchanged

March 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Nice, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Current Napoli coach Francesco Calzona implied that he wouldn’t stay on the bench past the current campaign, and president Aurelio De Laurentiis is mulling the usual suspects: “I’m not dwelling on my confirmation. The agreement was just for these last few months."

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