AS Roma is expected to rehire Claudio Ranieri as interim head coach for the Serie A campaign.
The club’s management prefers his expertise over other options such as Frank Lampard, Massimiliano Allegri, and Vincenzo Montella.
Ranieri, a former Roma coach and player, is scheduled to sign his contract and return to the city of Italy on Wednesday evening. His first training session is set for Thursday.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Roma’s owner, Dan Friedkin, met with Ranieri in London and reached an agreement with the 72-year-old tactician.
Ranieri’s appointment represents his third stint as Roma’s coach, following brief stints with Daniele De Rossi and Ivan Juric.
Sources, including Sky Sport Italia and Gazzetta dello Sport, report that Friedkin’s decision came after Montella failed to reach an agreement, Lampard did not fully convince the board, and Allegri showed no interest in the position.
In addition to leading the squad this season, Ranieri may assume a strategic role on Roma’s board in 2025.
