Gasperini Takes Charge at Roma After Successful Atalanta Spell

AS Roma have chosen Gian Piero Gasperini as their new head coach. The experienced manager will try to steady the team after they struggled last season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Gasperini signed as Roma‘s head coach until 2028. He joins from Atalanta, where he spent nine years. Roma had a tough season, going through three managers: Daniele De Rossi, Ivan Juric, and Claudio Ranieri, who retired. Now, Gasperini will try to bring stability to the team.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

While Gasperini was in charge, Atalanta became a top team in Italian soccer. Under his guidance, Atalanta had six top-four finishes and won the 2023-24 Europa League. This win was only their second major trophy, with the first being the Coppa Italia in 1963.

Roma narrowly missed out on a top-four spot in the 2024-25 season. They finished fifth, just one point behind Juventus. As Roma prepare for a Europa League campaign, Gasperini looks ready to lead them to bigger success.

WHAT GASPERINI SAID

In an interview with The Athletic, Gasperini revealed his motivation for taking the Roma job. He said: “I needed a great challenge and a shot of adrenaline.” After managing Atalanta for nine years, Gasperini was ready for something new. At Roma, he aims to lead them back into the Champions League.

WHAT NEXT FOR ROMA?

Roma will be looking to improve on their fifth-place finish from the 2024-25 season. The club aims to make the top four and qualify for the UEFA Champions League. They will also compete in the Europa League, where Gasperini’s expertise could prove invaluable. First, they must navigate the summer window to acquire reinforcements that suit the new boss’s vision.