"Disgusting Decision": Cassano Harshly Criticizes Ranieri's Return to Roma
Former Roma star Antonio Cassano has openly condemned the Friedkin family's decision to appoint Claudio Ranieri as the club's third coach this season.
Details: Cassano believes the move highlights a lack of strategic vision from the club's owners and was merely aimed at appeasing an increasingly toxic atmosphere.
Quote: "In my opinion, the Friedkins have made another mess. What did they do? Seeing that the environment was poisoned and angry at them, they thought, ‘If I don’t want to bring in De Rossi, I’ll get someone who can calm everyone down.’
With all due respect to Ranieri, who is a true gentleman, let’s be honest—he himself said he was done. He said, ‘I don’t want to coach anyone anymore.’
So, they brought in a man who had decided to end his career and is only here to pacify the fans. But what is he doing in a place like Rome? He brings calm and serenity. But Roma needs something else—a coach of a certain caliber, with international experience, a winner, someone you can build plans around,” Cassano declared.
Recall: Ranieri has already managed Roma twice, from 2009 to 2011 and briefly in 2019. This summer, the 72-year-old announced his retirement from coaching.
Cassano’s sharp critique underscores growing dissatisfaction with Roma’s leadership, as the club struggles to find stability both on and off the pitch.
Liam Carter
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
