AS Roma is on its second manager, but it is already making headway into feeling out the chance of hiring Claudio Ranieri. Currently, Ivan Juric is leading Roma, a role he has held since mid-September. Juric took over as the manager of Roma after Daniele De Rossi after three draws and one loss. The replacement manager led <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/roma-tv-schedule-for-us-viewers/">Roma</a> to back-to-back wins in his first two games in the dugout. However, Roma quickly returned to its poor form, and it has one point from three games in October. Now, the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/de-rossi-comeback-big-possibility-for-roma-as-juric-faces-sack/">manager carousel</a> could take another turn.



According to <a href="https://www.giallorossi.net/ultima-ora-rete-sport-roma-contatti-nella-notte-con-claudio-ranieri/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> out of Italy, Roma is plotting another switch as Juric faces mounting pressure. The leading candidate early on is none other than Claudio Ranieri. The Italian manager, who is currently enjoying retirement at the age of 73, has been out of work since the conclusion of the previous campaign. He was the head coach of Cagliari last season as the club narrowly avoided relegation. 



Ranieri’s extensive experience as a manager has taken him to the Stadio Olimpico on two occasions. The first of those came from 2009 to 2011. Things got off to a blinding start as Roma finished second to treble-winning Inter Milan by two points, and Roma lost to Inter in the Coppa Italia Final. However, that fast start tapered off, and Roma never returned to those heights. Ranieri resigned in the middle of the 2010/11 season. He returned for a brief stint in the 2019 season. He failed to lift the club to Champions League qualification, so he did not extend his stay.



Now, though, Ranieri could be the one to help Roma out of a difficult time. The club is not at risk of relegation per se, but European qualification is looking like a distant goal. 



<h2>What would Claudio Ranieri have to change at Roma?</h2>



Assuming the Friedkin Group and Roma executives want to change the look of the coaching staff, Ranieri would have several tasks ahead of him. The most glaring of which is lack of output. Last season, Romelu Lukaku occupied the striker role and he scored 13 goals. His hold-up play and focus from the defense also allowed players like Paulo Dybala to thrive. The Argentine also scored 13 goals last season. 



With Lukaku off to Napoli, Roma has struggled to find the back of the net. Roma has just nine goals through nine Serie A games this season. New arrival Artem Dovbyk has scored one-third of those, but he does not have the proper service. Roma has no shortage of possession. For reference, the club has the second-highest rate of possession in Serie A. However, it fails to do anything meaningful with its ball retention. 



Ranieri’s first step would thus be to make Roma more clinical in front of goal. The squad shoots heavily, but it has a poor ratio of shots hitting the target. As the adage goes, one cannot if they do not hit the target. That is what Roma is suffering from right now. That is not necessarily something Ranieri would be able to overturn in a snap. But he could prove the difference over time.



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Roma contacts Claudio Ranieri as a candidate for manager

AS Roma is on its second manager, but it is already making headway into feeling out the chance of hiring Claudio Ranieri.

This season, the soccer world has said goodbye to several legendary players and coaches. However, one departure has had more emotional weight than any other.



Claudio Ranieri, the revered Italian coach, <a href="https://x.com/eurofootcom/status/1792207795632427221" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced on Tuesday</a> that he is resigning from his remaining year with Cagliari and entering retirement. This decision marks the end of a journey that began in 1986; it spanned over four decades, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.



After deciding to retire, Ranieri will lead Cagliari for one last time in his managerial career, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/ranieri-cagliari-addio-calciomercato-news-21-maggio-2024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sky Italia</a>. Last season, the Italian coach joined the club and guided them to promotion from Serie B. He had one year left on his contract after managing Cagliari from 1988 to 1991.



“Mister Ranieri bids farewell to Cagliari. In his two spells with the club, he always managed to lead the team to achieve their original objective”, <a href="https://cagliaricalcio.com/news/per-sempre-grati-mister/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the club confirmed</a>. “These are tears of joy and gratitude for the man who was able to write some of the most beautiful scripts in Cagliari’s history. What he did will remain indelible in the hearts of every supporter.”



<h2>What did Ranieri say?</h2>



The 72-year-old’s managerial career began in earnest in 1986. Just two years later, he took charge of the Sardinians for his first spell. Reflecting on his time with the club, he reminisced about the early years filled with triumphs and challenges.



“We lived three wonderful years; then, there were two promotions, a salvation and, then, I left. I grew a lot and it seemed the right thing to do after the promotion, which perhaps we didn’t expect to be so immediate when I arrived in January 1988”, <a href="https://x.com/CagliariCalcio/status/1792991365074161781" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ranieri shared in a heartfelt video</a>.



His poignant memories of Pavoletti’s crucial goal in the 94th minute encapsulate the passion and drama that characterized his tenure. The experienced Ranieri then explained his retirement to leave now, despite having another year left on his contract.



“But I decided it’s the right thing to leave now. I had three years on my contract, but it’s the right thing to leave now. I’m leaving with a heavy heart because it’s hard, it’s a painful decision, but I think it’s the right thing to do,” he admitted.



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<h2>Ranieri leaves an unmatched legacy upon retirement</h2>



The impressive list of accomplishments that Claudio Ranieri can claim spans a <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/claudio-ranieri-still-in-denial-over-leicester-premier-league-title-bid-20160315-CMS-166055.html">wide range of leagues and nations</a>. His most lauded achievement was perhaps guiding <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/leicester-city-tv-schedule/">Leicester City</a> to an unbelievable <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/watch-premier-league-on-us-tv-internet/">Premier League</a> crown in 2016, which won the hearts of soccer fans all around the globe.



His leadership helped the Foxes overcome insurmountable obstacles and cement their position in history. As a remarkable example of the lasting impact of his influence, Leicester City were able to regain their place in the top division only this season after being relegated last year.



He also has great success as a manager in Spain, leading Valencia and Atletico Madrid to trophies. He has three major cup victories with Valencia: the 1999 Copa del Rey, the 1998 Intertoto Cup, and the 2014 European Super Cup.



Additionally successful was his tenure in Italy, during which Fiorentina won the Supercoppa Italiana and the Coppa Italia in 1996. With these honors including his 2016 FIFA Football Award for Greatest Coach in the World, his influence on the sport is undeniable.



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