GENOA, Italy (AP) — Former Roma captain and coach Daniele De Rossi He was named as his successor on Thursday by the manager of relegation-threatened Genoa. Patrick Vieira.
De Rossi has reportedly been given a contract until the end of the season, although Genoa have not disclosed details.
Vieira left the team last week in last place, without a win through nine games. Serie A.
Interim managers Roberto Murguita and Domenico Criscito then coached Genoa to their first win against Sassuolo on Monday.
Genoa are now 18th, one point ahead of Hellas Verona and two ahead of bottom-placed Fiorentina.
De Rossi played virtually his entire career with Roma, winning the World Cup with Italy in 2006.
He replaced Jose Mourinho mid-season last year and coached Roma for nine months. However, he was fired in September 2024.
De Rossi’s only other coaching experience was with Serie B side Spar in the 2022-23 season.
He is scheduled to make his debut in Sunday’s home match against Fiorentina.
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